Oppliger, Patrice A.

Wrestling and Hypermasculinity

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ISBN 13:: 9780786416929
author:: Oppliger, Patrice A.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: McFarland
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2004
Pages:: 211
Genre:: Gender studies
Condition:: New
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Professional wrestling is often characterised by its exaggerated display of masculinity. This hyper-masculinity is reflected in various aspects of the sport, including the physical appearance of wrestlers, the content of their matches and the role assigned to women. This study examines the link between watching professional wrestling and an increase in aggressive behaviour among viewers. The author explores how the sport's portrayal of violence and conflict can influence attitudes towards these issues. The book also considers the broader cultural context in which professional wrestling operates. The study begins with a brief history of the sport, followed by an examination of the criticisms levelled against it. It then delves into the ways in which gender socialisation affects the impact of wrestling on its audience, and how the sport's storylines often present violence as a solution to complex problems.

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