ABSTRACT

The Global Association of International Sports Federations (n.d.) granted pole sports Observer Status, and with that, the International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) took another step towards making the sport an Olympic one. This is controversial amongst the public, scholars, and the pole community itself. Critics such as Charlene Weaving (2020) have argued that poling is sexualized, objectifying, and should not become an Olympic sport. This article utilizes ethnographic data to provide a counterpoint perspective oriented by actor-network theory. A pole is simply a metal apparatus. People interact with objects to create embodied practices. Currently people dance, climb, hang, and move, utilizing metal poles in various styles and contexts, from artistic venues to sporting competitions. Such movements are not inherently erotic nor oppressive. There is evidence that the pole community reflects on issues of sexuality and oppression and that poling provides diverse opportunities for people to express themselves. Rather than be trivialized or stigmatized, pole sports deserves the opportunity for consideration as an Olympic sport.

摘要

国际体育联合会全球协会 (nd) 授予钢管运动观察员地位，由此，国际钢管运动联合会 (IPSF) 朝着使这项运动成为奥林匹克运动又迈出了一步。这在公众、学者和极地社区本身之间是有争议的。Charlene Weaving (2020) 等评论家认为，极化是性化的、客观化的，不应成为奥林匹克运动。本文利用人种学数据提供了一个以行动者网络理论为导向的对位视角。杆子只是一种金属器具。人们与对象交互以创建具身实践。目前，从艺术场所到体育比赛，人们在各种风格和环境中使用金属杆跳舞、攀爬、悬挂和移动。这样的运动本质上不是色情的，也不是压迫性的。有证据表明，极地社区对性和压迫问题进行了反思，并且极地为人们表达自己提供了多种机会。钢管运动不应被轻视或污名化，而是值得被视为奥林匹克运动的机会。