The anti-jock movement is a loosely organized cyber-movement consisting of similarly themed websites, whose goal is to challenge the perceived cultural dominance of institutionalized competitive sports and to raise issues of the perceived detrimental effects of such a dominance. In this regard, the term "jock" is used in its sense of "stereotypicalathlete," although websites that are constituent of the Anti-jock Movement often use the term to distinguish negative or excessive interest in sports, from common or positive athletic endeavor. The stereotypical athlete can be defined as an individual who uses his or her athletic ability or abilities in an effort to gain social capital. His or her identity is intertwined with their athletic endeavor and as a result they are unable to connect with individuals who do not participate in athletics.[1] In the decade following the year 2000, increasing recognition has been given to the existence of a movement consisting of "a group of self-described marginalized youth [who] constructed and sustained anti-jock websites, where they articulated 'dissatisfaction with and anger toward institutions that uncritically adulate hyper-masculine/high contact sport culture and the athletes who are part of this culture (i.e., the ‘jocks’)'”.[2] This "group of self-described marginalized youth" identify with the individuals who feel as though they have been marginalized by "stereotypical athlete". As a whole, the group of young people who created the anti-jock cyber movement were not students who participated in athletics but rather, the anti-jock cyber-movement was created as support to those who feel as though they have been tormented by the 'jocks' and was initially created as a support group. As the anti-jock movement gained support, it took on a more negative perspective against the "stereotypical athlete".[3] Such has been cited as an act of resistance against the dominant media and cultural paradigm.[2]
One of the most cited articles giving recognition to the existence of an anti-jock cyber movement is a 2002 article published by Brian Wilson (an assistant professor of Cultural Studies and Sociology, University of British Columbia) in the Sociology of Sport Journal, titled "The 'Anti-Jock' Movement: Reconsidering Youth Resistance, Masculinity and Sport Culture in the Age of the Internet".[4] In the course of the article, Wilson described the movement as follows:
The anti-jock movement is group of self-described "marginalized youth" who, through the production and consumption of anti-jock Websites, express dissatisfaction with and anger toward institutions that uncritically adulate hyper-masculine/high-contact sport culture and the athletes who are part of this culture (i.e. the "jocks"). Through these Websites, strategies of resistance against the "pro-jock" establishment are offered.
After analyzing the content of various "Anti-Jock" websites, Wilson concluded that
In one sense, the anti-jock Websites can be viewed, together, as a new social movement according to Harvey and Houle's definition. That is to say, they are not linked to specific economic interests, they are working toward change in society's (pro-jock) values, and (arguably), anti-jocks are working toward a better society where males and females are nor subject to the domination of the interests of a masculinist sport culture and jocks.
Since its 2002 publication, Wilson's article has often been cited with reference to the existence of the Anti-Jock Movement.[5]
Constituent websitesedit
Professor Brian Wilson, in his article "The 'Anti-Jock' Movement: Reconsidering Youth Resistance, Masculinity and Sport Culture in the Age of the Internet",[4] detailed two basic types of websites which are common within the Anti-Jock cyber movement.
First, webzines devoted to opposition of the jock culture. These sites often include suggestions for activism and action against the jock establishment. Professor Wilson, referred specifically to two such sites: Spoilsports, and the now defunct . There are however, other such sites, such as the International I Hate Sports Club, which have similar objectives and content.
Second, there are personal websites, consisting of personal rants criticizing the jock establishment, "personal interest" websites which include personal concerns which include criticism about jock culture, and third, personal sites that devote themselves exclusively to anti-jock statements.[4] A large part of the anti-jock movement began as a result of specific individuals who felt marginalized by stereotypical athletes and used the internet to voice their frustrations. In turn, other individuals who were experiencing the same frustrations found support within this cyber-movement.
^Wilson, Brian (1 January 2006). "Ethnography, the Internet, and Youth Culture: Strategies for Examining Social Resistance and "Online-Offline" Relationships". Canadian Journal of Education. 29 (1): 307–328. doi:10.2307/20054158. JSTOR 20054158.
^ abStack, M., & Kelly, D. M. (2006). "The Popular Media, Education, and Resistance". Canadian Journal of Education, 29(1), 5-26.
^Young, Kevin (2008-01-01). Tribal Play: Subcultural Journeys Through Sport. Emerald Group Publishing. ISBN978-0-7623-1293-1.
^ abcWilson, Brian. (2002). "The 'Anti-Jock' Movement: Reconsidering Youth Resistance, Masculinity and Sport Culture in the Age of the Internet". Sociology of Sport Journal, 19(2), 207-234.
^See, for example, Deviance and Social Control in Sport by Michael Atkinson, Kevin Young; Human Kinetics Publishers, 2008. See also, Sport in a Changing World by Howard L. Nixon, Paradigm Publishers, 2007.
James L. Shulman & William G. Bowen. (2007) The Game of Life: College Sports and Educational Values[clarification needed]
External linksedit
The International I Hate Sports Club
Spoil Sports
Anti-Jock Purple Ribbon Campaign
Article:Wilson, Brian. (2002). The “Anti-Jock” Movement: Reconsidering Youth Resistance, Masculinity and Sport Culture in the Age of the Internet. Sociology of Sport Journal, 19(2), 207-234.
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The anti jock movement is a loosely organized cyber movement consisting of similarly themed websites whose goal is to challenge the perceived cultural dominance of institutionalized competitive sports and to raise issues of the perceived detrimental effects of such a dominance In this regard the term jock is used in its sense of stereotypical athlete although websites that are constituent of the Anti jock Movement often use the term to distinguish negative or excessive interest in sports from common or positive athletic endeavor The stereotypical athlete can be defined as an individual who uses his or her athletic ability or abilities in an effort to gain social capital His or her identity is intertwined with their athletic endeavor and as a result they are unable to connect with individuals who do not participate in athletics 1 In the decade following the year 2000 increasing recognition has been given to the existence of a movement consisting of a group of self described marginalized youth who constructed and sustained anti jock websites where they articulated dissatisfaction with and anger toward institutions that uncritically adulate hyper masculine high contact sport culture and the athletes who are part of this culture i e the jocks 2 This group of self described marginalized youth identify with the individuals who feel as though they have been marginalized by stereotypical athlete As a whole the group of young people who created the anti jock cyber movement were not students who participated in athletics but rather the anti jock cyber movement was created as support to those who feel as though they have been tormented by the jocks and was initially created as a support group As the anti jock movement gained support it took on a more negative perspective against the stereotypical athlete 3 Such has been cited as an act of resistance against the dominant media and cultural paradigm 2 Contents 1 Recognition 2 Constituent websites 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksRecognition editOne of the most cited articles giving recognition to the existence of an anti jock cyber movement is a 2002 article published by Brian Wilson an assistant professor of Cultural Studies and Sociology University of British Columbia in the Sociology of Sport Journal titled The Anti Jock Movement Reconsidering Youth Resistance Masculinity and Sport Culture in the Age of the Internet 4 In the course of the article Wilson described the movement as follows The anti jock movement is group of self described marginalized youth who through the production and consumption of anti jock Websites express dissatisfaction with and anger toward institutions that uncritically adulate hyper masculine high contact sport culture and the athletes who are part of this culture i e the jocks Through these Websites strategies of resistance against the pro jock establishment are offered After analyzing the content of various Anti Jock websites Wilson concluded that In one sense the anti jock Websites can be viewed together as a new social movement according to Harvey and Houle s definition That is to say they are not linked to specific economic interests they are working toward change in society s pro jock values and arguably anti jocks are working toward a better society where males and females are nor subject to the domination of the interests of a masculinist sport culture and jocks Since its 2002 publication Wilson s article has often been cited with reference to the existence of the Anti Jock Movement 5 Constituent websites editProfessor Brian Wilson in his article The Anti Jock Movement Reconsidering Youth Resistance Masculinity and Sport Culture in the Age of the Internet 4 detailed two basic types of websites which are common within the Anti Jock cyber movement First webzines devoted to opposition of the jock culture These sites often include suggestions for activism and action against the jock establishment Professor Wilson referred specifically to two such sites Spoilsports and the now defunct High School Underground There are however other such sites such as the International I Hate Sports Club which have similar objectives and content Second there are personal websites consisting of personal rants criticizing the jock establishment personal interest websites which include personal concerns which include criticism about jock culture and third personal sites that devote themselves exclusively to anti jock statements 4 A large part of the anti jock movement began as a result of specific individuals who felt marginalized by stereotypical athletes and used the internet to voice their frustrations In turn other individuals who were experiencing the same frustrations found support within this cyber movement See also editSociology of sportReferences edit Wilson Brian 1 January 2006 Ethnography the Internet and Youth Culture Strategies for Examining Social Resistance and Online Offline Relationships Canadian Journal of Education 29 1 307 328 doi 10 2307 20054158 JSTOR 20054158 a b Stack M amp Kelly D M 2006 The Popular Media Education and Resistance Canadian Journal of Education 29 1 5 26 Young Kevin 2008 01 01 Tribal Play Subcultural Journeys Through Sport Emerald Group Publishing ISBN 978 0 7623 1293 1 a b c Wilson Brian 2002 The Anti Jock Movement Reconsidering Youth Resistance Masculinity and Sport Culture in the Age of the Internet Sociology of Sport Journal 19 2 207 234 See for example Deviance and Social Control in Sport by Michael Atkinson Kevin Young Human Kinetics Publishers 2008 See also Sport in a Changing World by Howard L Nixon Paradigm Publishers 2007 James L Shulman amp William G Bowen 2007 The Game of Life College Sports and Educational Values clarification needed External links editThe International I Hate Sports Club Spoil Sports High School Underground from archive Anti Jock Purple Ribbon Campaign Article Wilson Brian 2002 The Anti Jock Movement Reconsidering Youth Resistance Masculinity and Sport Culture in the Age of the Internet Sociology of Sport Journal 19 2 207 234 Article Stack M amp Kelly D M 2006 The Popular Media Education and Resistance Canadian Journal of Education 29 1 5 26 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Anti jock movement amp oldid 1210822961, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
