The female athletic role as a status determinant within the social systems of high school adolescents

MJ Kane - Adolescence, 1988 - search.proquest.com
Adolescence, 1988search.proquest.com
The relationship between female athletic participation and status attainment within the social
status systems of high school adolescents is examined. The results suggested that social
assessments made about female sport participation within high school status systems
remain heavily influenced by traditional beliefs regarding feminine," ladylike" behavior. The
study is detailed.
Abstract
The relationship between female athletic participation and status attainment within the social status systems of high school adolescents is examined. The results suggested that social assessments made about female sport participation within high school status systems remain heavily influenced by traditional beliefs regarding feminine," ladylike" behavior. The study is detailed.
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