Sport and communities in Luxembourg: The influence and role of sportive women in a small metropolis
International Review for the Sociology of Sport
Published online on July 05, 2015
Abstract
Sport, since the late 19th century, has been and remains one of the most continuous and enduring human activities. It is also known as a cultural practice mainly dominated by men. The objective of this article, based on a quantitative analysis of cultural practices in Luxembourg, is to question interactions between sport, community-building and gender. It is hypothesized that sport in multicultural metropolises is a hobby generated not only by men but also by women who are involved in a cosmopolitan and secular society.