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Olympic Female Boxing Controversy

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The International Amateur Boxing Association's proposal to require female boxers to wear skirts will be given prominence by coverage of the 2012 Olympics. This case study explores the genderisation of sport raised by this issue and compares it with the requirement of volleyball players to wear swimwear in international competition.

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AuthorsElesa Zehndorfer
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