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“Groupies” and “Jersey Chasers”: Male Student‐Athletes’ Sexual Relationships and Perceptions of Women
Author(s) -
Nelson Jennifer
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
new directions for student services
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0695
pISSN - 0164-7970
DOI - 10.1002/ss.20270
Subject(s) - athletes , entitlement (fair division) , masculinity , silence , civility , perception , psychology , gender studies , sociology , social psychology , political science , law , art , medicine , aesthetics , neuroscience , physical therapy , mathematics , mathematical economics , politics
This chapter explores the concept of “groupies” and “jersey chasers.” Hegemonic masculinity and the cultures of entitlement, silence, and protection are used to frame these concepts. Implications are offered for student success, personal development, and for those who work with male athletes.