Why do women follow sports? What can female fandom tell us about gender relations in sport? This book explores these questions by bringing together the varied s

Why do women follow sports? How do they participate from the sidelines and what is the significance of this contribution? What can female fandom tell us about g

Women worldwide are making their presence felt as sport fans in rapidly increasing numbers. This book makes a distinctive and innovative contribution to the stu

This book assesses the transformation of football fan culture from a gender perspective. Referring to the notions of homosociality, hegemonic masculinity and pe

Women fans have entered the traditionally male domain of the sports stadium in growing numbers in recent years. Watching professional sport is important for wom