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Women-Only Workout Hours, Kay Mackinnon
Women-Only Workout Hours, Kay Mackinnon
Research Methods - Posters
This study explores female students’ preferences for a women-only section or hours at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Student Recreation Center (SRC)
An Intersectional Analysis Of Male Student-Athletes' Meaning-Making About Masculinity, Michelle Lisack
An Intersectional Analysis Of Male Student-Athletes' Meaning-Making About Masculinity, Michelle Lisack
Masters Theses
Men's athletics is often viewed as an environment where hegemonic masculinity is perpetuated, though some believe this environment provides a safe space for men to break away from hegemonic masculinity. This study was designed to gain an understanding of how male student-athletes experience masculinity and how the context of athletics influences meaning-making about masculinity. Using a phenomenological approach, the researcher interviewed five male student-athletes and observed the practice sessions of two different teams. The participants were student-athletes of junior or senior status from the following sports: tennis, soccer, swimming, baseball, and basketball. Results showed that male student-athletes found it challenging …