Only for Males: Gendered Perception of Wrestling
Journal Title: Choregia - Year 2012, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Wrestling has generally been considered to be a masculine sport. To increase female participation in the sport, managers and administrators will need to understand how wrestling is perceived differently by the genders. A focus group interview was conducted with eight participants from both genders to examine how wrestling was perceived. The findings suggested that wrestling was regarded more as a form of violent entertainment rather than as a sport. A survey instrument was then constructed using statements made by the focus group. The survey was administered to 155 respondents of which 56% were females. The mean age of the respondents was 19.8 years. The findings from the survey concurred with the findings from the focus group interview. Wrestling is considered to be a violent and gendered form of entertainment. However, gender differences exist with females more likely to see wrestling as a form of entertainment as compared to males. Females are also more likely to view wrestling as violent and consequently, they tend to see wrestling as more suited for male participation. The findings suggest that sports managers and administrators will need to manage the perception that wrestling is a form of violent entertainment among females by creating opportunities for women to experience the sport and to correct their perception of the sport.
Authors and Affiliations
H. K. Leng| National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, S. Y. Kang| School of Sports, Health and Leisure, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore, C. Lim| School of Sports, Health and Leisure, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore, J. J. Lit| School of Sports, Health and Leisure, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore, N. I. Suhaimi| School of Sports, Health and Leisure, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore, Y. Umar| School of Sports, Health and Leisure, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
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- EP ID EP12579
- DOI http:dx.doi.org/10.4127/ch.2012.0063
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