PLAYING WITH THE BODY - HONORATA JAKUBOWSKA

Discover a groundbreaking monograph that analyzes the place and significance of corporeality and gender in the sports discourse and in the sports practices themselves. The author examines the tension between gender equality and gender difference in sport, showing which activities are considered "masculine" and which are considered "feminine."

• Analysis of equality and gender differences in sport
• Examination of sports activities assigned to genders
• Institutional and societal consequences of the division into men's and women's sports
• Gender segregation in sports competitions
• Controversies surrounding women's boxing and soccer
• Extensive empirical research as the basis of analysis
• 2014 edition by Scientific Publishing House PWN

Honorata Jakubowska's monograph "Playing with the Body" is a pioneering work that delves into the complexities of the relationships between body, gender, and sport. Drawing on extensive empirical research, the author analyzes how cultural and social norms influence the perception of sporting activities as "masculine" or "feminine." She examines the consequences of this division at the institutional level, such as the funding of Olympic disciplines, and at the societal level, in the context of the physical development and socialization of young people.

The author raises important questions about gender segregation in sports competitions, analyzing its causes and effects. Why do certain disciplines, such as women's boxing or soccer, arouse so much controversy? Jakubowska attempts to answer these questions by referring to studies and analyses that make it possible to understand how deeply ingrained gender stereotypes are in sport.

"Playing with the Body" is essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of sport, gender studies, and the issues of equality and diversity in society. This book offers an innovative view of sport as an arena in which gender identities are constructed and power relations are negotiated. Published by Scientific Publishing House PWN, it is a valuable source of knowledge for students, scholars, and sports practitioners.

Honorata Jakubowska is a renowned researcher in the field of sociology of sport and gender studies. Her works are characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, combining theoretical analysis with rich empirical material. Jakubowska is the author of numerous scientific publications in which she examines the social and cultural aspects of sport, with particular emphasis on gender and body issues.