Social activism in women's tennis generations of politics and cultural change / Kristi Tredway.
| Author/creator | Tredway, Kristi |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020. |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge research in sports, culture and society |
| Contents | The trailblazers : setting the stage for social activism in women's tennis -- The founders : the original 9, "women's lob" feminism, and the social movement that launched women's professional tennis, 1968-1975 -- The joiners : the era of Evert and Navratilova, 1974-1990 -- The sustainers : the corporatization of women's tennis, 1987-present -- The throwbacks : individual players fighting for broader social justice issues. |
| Abstract | "Analyzing the key players and political moments in women's professional tennis since 1968, this book explores the historical lineage of social activism within women's tennis and the issues, expressions, risks and effects associated with each cohort of players. Drawing on original qualitative research, including interviews with former players, the book examines tennis's position in debates around gender, sexuality, race and equal pay. It looks at how the actions and choices of the pioneering activist players were simultaneously shaped by, and had a part in shaping, larger social movements committed to challenging the status quo and working towards increased economic equality for women. Taking an intersectional approach, the book assesses the significance of players from Althea Gibson and Martina Navratilova to Venus and Serena Williams, illuminating our understanding of the relationship between sport, social justice and wider society. This is important reading for researchers and students working in sport studies, sociology, women's studies, and political science, as well as anybody with an interest in social activism and social movements. It is also a fascinating read for the general tennis fan"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Tredway, Kristi. Social activism in women's tennis Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020. 9780367416713 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019033166 |
| ISBN | 9780367815622 (ebk) |
| ISBN | (hbk) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |