Professionalisation of Women's Sport: Issues and Debates

The Professionalisation of Womens Sport explores the processes of professionalization in women's sports, identifying challenges and the complex nature of women's involvement across sports. Contributions from sport sociology, history, economics, and geography consider the emergence of professionalization, media roles, and experiences in semi-professional and professional settings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2021
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The growth and development of women's sports have brought about a growing demand for a critical examination of the conditions under which female athletes operate. The Professionalisation of Womens Sport delves into the processes of professionalisation in women's sports, distinguishing them from those in men's sports and identifying unique challenges that hinder the growth of women's elite sport. Within this comprehensive collection, the intricate and often fragmented nature of women's involvement in various sports is critically explored. Contributions span diverse fields such as sport sociology, sport history, sport economics, and more, with a focus on geographical contexts across North America, Europe, Australia, and South Africa. Scholars examine the emergence of professionalisation, the role of media, and the experiences of women in (semi-)professional sport across American football, basketball, cricket, cycling, golf, ice hockey, tennis, rugby union, and rugby league.

The Professionalisation of Womens Sport serves as a vital resource for students, researchers, and professionals engaged in or working within elite women's sport settings. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the historical, social, and economic factors that have shaped the professionalisation of women's sports and offers valuable insights into the ongoing challenges and opportunities within this field.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 159 x 238 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800431973