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Women in Sport and Sociology of Sport

Welcome to Women in Sport and Sociology of Sport!

KIN 273 explores women's health issues within a contemporary and historical context utilizing related biological, political, social, religious and economic perspectives.

KIN 335 provides an introduction to the relationship between sport, culture, and the society in which it is embedded. It is an analysis of the social relations within the institution of sport. Topics include: international cultures in sport; violence and deviant behavior in sport; social stratification in sport; sport education; and societal beliefs, traditions, customs, and the sport subculture. 

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