The book explores the ongoing challenges to achieving gender equity in sports, highlighting significant barriers that persist despite recent advancements. It addresses issues such as unequal pay for elite female athletes, limited media coverage, and obstacles that hinder full participation for young people. Cheryl Cooky and Michael A. Messner emphasize that while there has been progress, substantial work remains to ensure true equality in the sports world.
Over the last few decades, as the United States has become embroiled in foreign war after foreign war, some of the most vocal activists for peace have been veterans. These veterans for peace come from all different races, classes, regions, and generations. What common motivations unite them and fuel their activism? Guys Like Me introduces us to five ordinary men who have done extraordinary work as peace activists: World War II veteran Ernie Sanchez, Korean War veteran Woody Powell, Vietnam veteran Gregory Ross, Gulf War veteran Daniel Craig, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Jonathan Hutto. Acclaimed sociologist Michael Messner offers rich profiles of each man, recounting what led him to join the armed forces, what he experienced when fighting overseas, and the guilt and trauma he experienced upon returning home. He reveals how the pain and horror of the battlefront motivated these onetime warriors to reconcile with former enemies, get involved as political activists, and help younger generations of soldiers. Guys Like Me is an inspiring multigenerational saga of men who were physically or psychically wounded by war, but are committed to healing themselves and others, forging a path to justice, and replacing endless war with lasting peace
The memoir delves into the complex dynamics of masculinities across three generations of boys and men, offering a humane perspective on their evolving experiences. Michael Messner, recognized for his insightful work on gender in sports, presents a candid narrative that appeals to both scholars and those new to gender studies. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the book invites readers to engage with the nuanced challenges and transformations of masculinity in contemporary society.
Probes the richly complex gender dynamics of youth sports. This book finds
that despite the movement of girls into sports, gender boundaries and
hierarchies still dominate, especially among the adults who run youth sports.
Exploring the complexities of gender issues within modern sports, this book delves into the challenges and inequalities faced by athletes. It highlights the societal and cultural factors influencing participation and representation, while also showcasing the progress made towards equality. Through insightful analysis, it examines the impact of gender on performance, media portrayal, and organizational structures in various sports, providing a comprehensive understanding of the ongoing struggle for equity in athletics.
The book offers a sociological perspective on how men react to evolving gender dynamics and the associated challenges. By analyzing the actions and statements of different male groups, it sheds light on social movements that address masculinity's political aspects. This work serves as an insightful introduction to the complexities of gender roles and the societal implications of masculinity.
