| Description |
1 online resource (321 p.) |
| Series |
Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society Ser |
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Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society Ser
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| Contents |
Intro -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Structure of this Book -- First section: entering a career and forging a place in the activity during midlife -- Second section: maintaining a career during midlife -- Third section: negotiating careers as older adults -- Fourth section: shifts in the fields -- References -- Part I: Entering a Career and Forging a Place in the Activity During Midlife -- 1. Becoming a Mountain Biker -- Subculture and identity -- Method -- Research findings -- Learning the skills |
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Sharing subcultural knowledge -- Social comparison -- The tribe -- Crew versus core -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- 2. The Construction of Place Identity via ""Shua Jie"" in Public Spaces of Guangzhou, China -- Roller-skating, embodiment, and sense of place -- Method -- Case study -- Research process -- Results -- Roller-skaters have a low place dependence on and place attachment to huacheng square -- Roller-skaters' place identity with huacheng square amplifies their sense of belonging to guangzhou city -- Sensing urban spaces through embodied engagement -- Discussion and conclusion |
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Note -- References -- 3. The Objectification of Self in Material Culture: Identity Anchors in Jeep Culture -- Identity and material culture -- Setting and methods -- Real Jeeps are built -- not bought -- Building my Jeep -- Wheeling: experiencing flow on the trail -- Identity anchors -- References -- 4. Gender and Climbing Style: 'Dynos' and 'Heel Hooks' in the Gym -- Methodology -- The climbers -- Semi-structured individual interviews -- Data analysis -- The indoor climbing gym -- Gender and climbing style -- Dynos -- Dynos associated with men |
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Dynos associated with masculinity: boldness and upper body strength -- Dynos practiced more readily by men than women -- Dynos as scary and intimidating -- Women do not dyno to avoid male gaze -- Women do not dyno to avoid injury -- Heel hooks -- Heel hooks associated with women -- Heel hooks associated with femininity: flexibility -- Women heel hook because they are naturally flexible -- Women heel hook to make up for lack of strength -- Heel hooks as efficient -- Heel hooks as enjoyable -- Heel hooks as creative -- Counter narratives -- Dynos are fun -- Heel hooks require training |
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Expanding ideas of masculinity -- Diverse feminine climbing styles -- Celebrating feminine styles of climbing -- Finding cracks to climb -- Conclusion -- References -- 5. Maneuvering Microaggressions and Contesting Cultural Beliefs: An Intersectional Examination of Mexican American Surfers' Experiences in Southern California Surf Culture -- Methods and core findings -- Coping strategies -- Confrontation strategies -- Conclusion -- References -- 6. Constructing Queer-Skater Identities: Failure and Futurity -- Failure -- Futurity -- Potential -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Part II: Maintaining a Career During Midlife |
| Subject |
Physically active people -- Identity.
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Physically active people -- Identity
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Beal, Becky
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| ISBN |
9781000423532 |
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1000423530 |
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