Women and Sport in Latin America (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)

This multidisciplinary book draws on sociology, cultural studies, anthropology and history, to explore the diversity, challenges and achievements of Latin American women in sport. It offers an in-depth analysis of women’s sport in ten countries across Latin America, insights into the sport activities of indigenous peoples, and the contributions of Latin American women to sport living outside of the region. The book also provides a comprehensive overview of international developments in gender and sport research, policy development and theory, and addresses sport participation at many levels including in school-based physical education, community and high performance contexts.

Rosa López de D’Amico is Professor at Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador (UPEL), Maracay, Venezuela.

Tansin Benn is currently Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth, UK, having retired from her role as Professor in the School of Education at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Gertrud Pfister is Emeritus Professor at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.