Tenth International Conference on Sport & Society

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to develop a deeper understanding of the concept of hegemonic masculinity through inquiry into previous studies conducted on the topic in various social settings including workplaces, schools, and in sport organizations. Furthermore, upon establishing a comprehension of hegemonic masculinity and how it impacts different social groups within our society, the theory will be applied to gain understanding into how hegemonic masculinity impacts women in the booming industry and social venue of fantasy football. Finally, through auto-ethnographic research, this report will illustrate how the behaviours associated with hegemonic masculinity are used by some men as a protective barrier to stop women from entering into stereotypical hyper-masculinized environments, such as a fantasy football league, and provide insights into the changing social environment.