Author: | ISBN: | 9781136303715 | |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | January 11, 2013 |
Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
Author: | |
ISBN: | 9781136303715 |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
Publication: | January 11, 2013 |
Imprint: | Routledge |
Language: | English |
This text looks at how an understanding of rugby can provide insight into what it has meant to "be a man" in societies influenced by the ideals of Victorian upper and middle classes. It shows that rugby has been a means of promoting male exclusivity, but also been a means of cultural incorporation.
This text looks at how an understanding of rugby can provide insight into what it has meant to "be a man" in societies influenced by the ideals of Victorian upper and middle classes. It shows that rugby has been a means of promoting male exclusivity, but also been a means of cultural incorporation.