The performance of softer masculinities on the university dance floor

Journal of Men's Studies

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 3-15

  Peterson, Grant Tyler ^a   Anderson, Eric ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

athletes; dance; masculinities; peer culture; queer

Indexed keywords

EID: 84897622730     PISSN: 10608265     EISSN: 19330251     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3149/jms.2001.3     Document Type: Article

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