Abstract

Sport has traditionally been a male-dominated pastime, where the structures and practices within sport have most often favoured males. More recently, the dynamic of sport has changed and the capabilities of women as athletes and employees (including leaders) are being recognised. While there are ongoing explorations focussing on the barriers that women have faced as a minority group in a male-dominated setting, it is also imperative to acknowledge the positive experiences of women as they navigate such a setting. This paper explores the experiences of 26 women working in traditionally male-dominated leadership positions in the sport of Australian rules football. While these women have faced some challenges relating to gender within their roles, this paper, through a third wave feminist lens, will focus specifically on highlighting the positive experiences of, and changes that are evident for, women in traditionally male-dominated leadership positions in Australian rules football.

摘要

体育传统上是一种男性主导的消遣，其中体育的结构和实践往往有利于男性。最近，体育运动的动态发生了变化，女性作为运动员和雇员（包括领导者）的能力正在得到认可。虽然正在进行的探索集中在女性作为少数群体在男性主导的环境中所面临的障碍，但也必须承认女性在这样的环境中的积极经历。本文探讨了 26 名女性在澳大利亚规则足球运动中担任传统上由男性主导的领导职位的经历。虽然这些女性在其角色中面临一些与性别有关的挑战，但本文通过第三波女权主义的视角，