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Femininities And Masculinities In Brazilian Women's Football: Resistance And Compliance, Jorge Knijnik
Femininities And Masculinities In Brazilian Women's Football: Resistance And Compliance, Jorge Knijnik
Journal of International Women's Studies
Football is not only one of the major cultural manifestations of Brazilian society; it is also the pinnacle of the country’s hegemonic masculinity, a bastion into which women should not be allowed. Despite some progress and several international sporting successes achieved over the last few decades, Brazilian female footballers still endure extreme gender prejudice when playing football in Brazil. Gender discrimination blocks their access to minimal conditions of football training and playing at recreational and competitive levels. This paper aims to discuss gender issues that pervade Brazilian football. The paper applies a multifaceted theoretical background, combining a psychoanalytical view of …