Performing sporting masculinities: sexuality, body practices and gay identities

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Wellard, I. 2005. Performing sporting masculinities: sexuality, body practices and gay identities.
AuthorsWellard, I.
TypeConference paper
Year2005
ConferenceHeteronormativity: A Fruitful Concept?
Related URLhttp://www.hf.ntnu.no/itk/heteronormativity-2005/abstracts/wellard-sporting.php
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