Overcoming the Stereotypes of Masculinity in Singaporean Elite Level Male Gymnasts

• 발행기관: 대한운동학회
• 저자명: Ilma Nur Jannah Binte Fadzal Ho Jin Chung
• 간행물 정보: 『아시아 운동학 학술지』제20권 제4호, 30~42쪽, 전체 13쪽
• 주제분류: 예술체육 > 체육
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2018.10.30

영문 초록

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to provide detailed accounts of the experiences faced by elite male gymnasts in overcoming stereotypes of masculinity in Singapore. METHODS An empirical phenomenological approach was employed and Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five Singaporean elite level male gymnasts from the Singapore Gymnastics Association. All interviews were transcribed verbatim before being analysed into raw themes, categories and general dimensions. RESULTS EPrior-entry into gymnastics, participants reported the initial exposure of gender stereotypes in the realm of sports. Masculinity was revealed to be a constructed and learned concept after being social-ly exposed to different cultures, roles and norms. After overcoming societal expectations post-entry into gymnastics, participants exhibited very personalized views on the construct of gender and masculinity despite being aware of the established norms upheld in society. The acceptance of identity was manifested through the encapsulation of masculinized traits that reinstated conformity to society’s definition of mas-culine, despite the possession of personalized views on gender constructs. CONCLUSIONS The study provides a significant contribution to the concepts of sport and masculinity, through its investigation of Singaporean elite gymnasts within Singapore. The positive experiences can be used as a benchmark to incorporate and promote gender fluidity whereas negative experiences can be used as a platform for future changes of gender stereotypes in the realm of sports.

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Elite level male gymnasts Experiences Masculinity Singapore Stereotypes