Dimystifying the ideology of masculinity in Kenyan sports
Loading...
Date
2003
Authors
Njororai, W.W.S.
Achola, P. P. W.
Mwisukha, A.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Kenyatta University & KAHPER-SD
Abstract
Sports is a valuable activity for mankind in the modern society. It is a popular activity for
the active participants and the passive enthusiasts. However, in spite of the high regard
given to sport, there has been persistent inequality in participation especially across
gender. Women have continued to be under-represented than men not only in competitive
and recreational sport but also in sports leadership and sports related academic fields.
Although women have made strides towards establishing themselves in sport, their
proportion is still outnumbered by the one of men. It is in the light of this phenomenon that
the present study has been conducted to argue the case of women's under-representation
with reference to various areas of sports participation and competitions. However, it is
noted that the number of women participants in some areas of sports has increased over
the years.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Dimystifying, Under-representation, Sports, Gender, Equality
Citation
East African Journal of Physical Education Vol.1 Issue 2 September 2003