A Game for Rough Girls?

A History of Women's Football in Britain

Nonfiction, Sports, History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Women&
Cover of the book A Game for Rough Girls? by Jean Williams, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jean Williams ISBN: 9781135136215
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 7, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jean Williams
ISBN: 9781135136215
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 7, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Can we truly call football England's 'national' game?
How have we arrived at this point of such clear inequality between men's and women's football?

Between 1921 and 1972, women were banned from playing in football League grounds in the UK. Yet in 1998 FIFA declared that "the future is feminine" and that football was the fastest growing sport for women globally.

The result of several years of original research, the book traces the continuities in women's participation since the beginnings of the game, and highlights the significant moments that have influenced current practice. The text provides:

*insight into the communities and individual experiences of players, fans, investors, administrators and coaches
*examination of the attitudes and role of national and international associations
*analysis of the development of the professional game
*comparisons with women's football in mainland Europe, the USA and Africa.

A Game for Rough Girls is the first text to properly theorize the development of the game. Examining recreational and elite levels, the author provides a thorough critique, placing women's experience in the context of broader cultural and sports studies debates on social change, gender, power and global economics.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Can we truly call football England's 'national' game?
How have we arrived at this point of such clear inequality between men's and women's football?

Between 1921 and 1972, women were banned from playing in football League grounds in the UK. Yet in 1998 FIFA declared that "the future is feminine" and that football was the fastest growing sport for women globally.

The result of several years of original research, the book traces the continuities in women's participation since the beginnings of the game, and highlights the significant moments that have influenced current practice. The text provides:

*insight into the communities and individual experiences of players, fans, investors, administrators and coaches
*examination of the attitudes and role of national and international associations
*analysis of the development of the professional game
*comparisons with women's football in mainland Europe, the USA and Africa.

A Game for Rough Girls is the first text to properly theorize the development of the game. Examining recreational and elite levels, the author provides a thorough critique, placing women's experience in the context of broader cultural and sports studies debates on social change, gender, power and global economics.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Art and the Church: A Fractious Embrace by Jean Williams
Cover of the book Facts and Values by Jean Williams
Cover of the book Social Media Campaigns by Jean Williams
Cover of the book Shakespeare and the Power of the Face by Jean Williams
Cover of the book Central Works of Philosophy v1 by Jean Williams
Cover of the book The Life and Music of Eric Coates by Jean Williams
Cover of the book Bioenergy Production by Anaerobic Digestion by Jean Williams
Cover of the book The Ritual of May Day in Western Europe by Jean Williams
Cover of the book The Essential Guide for Competent Teaching Assistants by Jean Williams
Cover of the book The Meaning of Rehabilitation and its Impact on Parole by Jean Williams
Cover of the book History, Memory, and State-Sponsored Violence by Jean Williams
Cover of the book English Grammar by Jean Williams
Cover of the book Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World by Jean Williams
Cover of the book Handbook of Automated Essay Evaluation by Jean Williams
Cover of the book The Weakness of the Will by Jean Williams
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy