Social Activism in Womens Tennis - Generations of Politics and Cultural Change

List of contents

Introduction. 1. The Trailblazers: Setting the Stage for Social Activism in Women’s Tennis. 2. The Founders: The Original 9, "Women’s Lob" Feminism, and the Social Movement That Launched Women’s Professional Tennis, 1968-1975. 3. The Joiners: The Era of Evert and Navratilova, 1974-1990. 4. The Sustainers: The Corporatization of Women’s Tennis, 1987-present. 5. The Throwbacks: Individual Players Fighting for Broader Social Justice Issues. Conclusion. Epilogue. Appendix — Methodological Considerations

About the author

Kristi Tredway is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, USA.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Kristi Tredway, Kristi (Johns Hopkins University Tredway, Kristi (St Mary''s College of Maryland Tredway
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9780367416713
• ISBN: 978-0-367-41671-3
• No. of pages: 228
• Series: Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
• Subjects: Guides > Sport; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, Sports & outdoor recreation, Sports and Active outdoor recreation