Seconds Out

Women and Fighting

Alison Dean

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English

Coach House Books
01 October 2021

Feminism & feminist theory; Gender studies, gender groups; Sociology: sport & leisure; Sports & outdoor recreation; Boxing

Dismay over how unequally women's sports are treated have been widespread. Boxing and other martial arts haven't really entered the conversation, but this book shows why they should. Despite all the other strides feminism has made, we've not really been able to contend with female violence: women's martial arts are regarded warily. Dean considers why this is. The interest in wrestler Ronda Rousey suggests that it might be time for things to change. Strong reception to the popular Netflix series GLOW suggests audience appeal. From A. J. Leibling to Joyce Carol Oates, writers have been fascinated by boxing, but never from the perspective of woman boxers. She trains in both Vancouver and San Diego.

By: Alison Dean
Imprint: Coach House Books
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9781552454190
ISBN 10: 1552454193
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 01 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alison Dean is a lecturer in English Literature and Histories of Photography. Alison has a PhD in English from Simon Fraser University and she is an alumna of the School for Criticism & Theory at Cornell University and the Whitney Museum of Modern Art Independent Study Program. Her academic research focuses on the politics of portraiture and the portrait’s opposite – images of atrocity and torture. Alison currently trains and competes in kickboxing and boxing. She has a bad habit of dropping her left hand and her best punch is a straight right.

Reviews for Seconds Out: Women and Fighting

""Seconds Out is, to put it bluntly, a joy to read, even for those (like this reviewer) who have no real interest in professional fighting."" —Quill and Quire Review