Open Play by Sheree Bekker and Stephen Mumford

The Case for Feminist Sport 

Sheree Bekker and Stephen Mumford argue that the category of ‘women’s sport’ is not the feminist win some would have you believe. Instead, the segregation of women in sport is just one more way in which women are told to expect less from society. Women had to fight to be included in sport in the first place, and are now only included under far less favourable terms than those enjoyed by men.

There are better and more accurate ways to ensure safety and fairness than segregation by gender. And this matters deeply: open play would encourage a more equitable distribution of resources, increase women’s participation in sport and challenge outdated, sexist myths about women and their bodies.

Format:Hardback 208 pages
Publisher:Reaktion Books
Imprint:Reaktion Books
ISBN:9781836390534
Published:1 Feb 2025
Classifications:Feminism & feminist theory, Sports & outdoor recreation, History of sport
Weight:394g
Dimensions:146 x 223 x 26 (mm)