Sociological analysis and investigation of the gender dominant stereotypes on women s sports

Oral Presentation
Authors
1Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
2Ph.D. Student in Sport Management, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of the current research is sociological analysis of the gender
dominant stereotypes on women's sports.
Method: The current research was conducted as qualitative research using thematic
analysis method. Therefore, 150 valid researches from the set of scientific
researches in reliable scientific databases focusing on gender stereotypes in sports
were analyzed and coded as a purposeful sampling based on conceptual
commonality.
Results: In the analysis of research data, out of 7 basic (main) themes, 3 organizing
themes were extracted and finally, a semantic theme that draws and analyzes the
network of themes related to gender dominated stereotypes women's sports. The
research validation method was also applied based on the presentation and
feedback of the research results to the experts for its final approval. Based on the
theme analysis of research data, three organizing themes including gender identity
stereotypes, body identity stereotypes, sports identity stereotypes were identified,
which were able to reveal the central theme of gender dominated stereotypes
women's sports.
Conclusion: In general, gender stereotypes cover a wide range of women's sports,
from the athlete's appearance to her gender identity, women's sports performance,
and finally the type of their representation. Therefore, female athletes as well as
many influential players in sports can eliminate gender stereotypes that are like a
strong wall in front of the progress of female athletes.
Keywords
 
Proceeding Title [Persian]
Sociological analysis and investigation of the gender dominant stereotypes on women s sports
Authors [Persian]
Abstract [Persian]
Introduction: The aim of the current research is sociological analysis of the gender
dominant stereotypes on women's sports.
Method: The current research was conducted as qualitative research using thematic
analysis method. Therefore, 150 valid researches from the set of scientific
researches in reliable scientific databases focusing on gender stereotypes in sports
were analyzed and coded as a purposeful sampling based on conceptual
commonality.
Results: In the analysis of research data, out of 7 basic (main) themes, 3 organizing
themes were extracted and finally, a semantic theme that draws and analyzes the
network of themes related to gender dominated stereotypes women's sports. The
research validation method was also applied based on the presentation and
feedback of the research results to the experts for its final approval. Based on the
theme analysis of research data, three organizing themes including gender identity
stereotypes, body identity stereotypes, sports identity stereotypes were identified,
which were able to reveal the central theme of gender dominated stereotypes
women's sports.
Conclusion: In general, gender stereotypes cover a wide range of women's sports,
from the athlete's appearance to her gender identity, women's sports performance,
and finally the type of their representation. Therefore, female athletes as well as
many influential players in sports can eliminate gender stereotypes that are like a
strong wall in front of the progress of female athletes.
Keywords [Persian]
gender stereotype، women sports، Gender Equality