Rosie Ruiz and the Marathon Women with Maggie Mertens
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Policing Gender Through Sports: The Feminine Ideal in Athletics
This chapter explores the historical policing of gender in sports, highlighting the societal expectations placed on female athletes to embody delicate femininity. It contrasts the media's portrayal of female athletes with the more celebrated strength of their male counterparts, examining the broader implications of these narratives on gender identity.
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