In When Women Rule the Court, Nicole Willms tells the story of women who became Asian American sport icons by tracing their beginnings in the Japanese American basketball leagues of California. Using data from interviews and observations, Willms explores the interplay of social forces and community dynamics that have shaped this unique context of female athletic empowerment.
In When Women Rule the Court, Nicole Willms tells the story of women who became Asian American sport icons by tracing their beginnings in the Japanese American basketball leagues of California. Using data from interviews and observations, Willms explores the interplay of social forces and community dynamics that have shaped this unique context of female athletic empowerment.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
NICOLE WILLMS is an assistant professor of sociology at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction: “This Is What We Do” 1 “Everybody Plays”: The Inclusiveness of J-League Basketball 2 "In JA Circles, Girls And Boys Are On Equal Footing”: The (Re)negotiation of Gender in J-League Basketball
3 “Women Who Took Sports Beyond Play”: How Japanese American Women’s Basketball Went to College
4 “We’re Turning Them Into Stars!” The Japanese American Female Basketball Player as Icon 5 “You Play Basketball?” Ruling The Court as An Unexpected Athlete 6 Conclusion: “It’s A Testament of What The Japanese Leagues Can Do for Young Girls” Acknowledgements Methodological Appendix Notes Bibliography
Introduction: “This Is What We Do” 1 “Everybody Plays”: The Inclusiveness of J-League Basketball 2 "In JA Circles, Girls And Boys Are On Equal Footing”: The (Re)negotiation of Gender in J-League Basketball
3 “Women Who Took Sports Beyond Play”: How Japanese American Women’s Basketball Went to College
4 “We’re Turning Them Into Stars!” The Japanese American Female Basketball Player as Icon 5 “You Play Basketball?” Ruling The Court as An Unexpected Athlete 6 Conclusion: “It’s A Testament of What The Japanese Leagues Can Do for Young Girls” Acknowledgements Methodological Appendix Notes Bibliography
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