Religious culture as a barrier? A counter-narrative of Danish Muslim girls’ participation in sports

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Abstract

Political interventions, media coverage and research often refer to the
underrepresentation of ethnic minorities, particularly girls and women,
participating in physical activity and organised sports. In both public and
academic debates, reference is made to the religious culture as a particular
barrier to participation in sports among Muslim girls and women. This article
aims to provide a counter-narrative by focusing on young Muslim girls who
simultaneously practice their religion and sports. The main research question
was: How do young Danish Muslim girls align participation in sports with
their religious and cultural frames of reference? The study uses a case study
approach with interviews of ten 13–17-year-old Danish Muslim girls, as
well as explorative observations in two football clubs and interviews with
five coaches and club leaders. In further developing an analytical model
for interpreting religion as hegemonic, embodied and dynamic cultural
phenomena, the analysis points to the diversity through which Muslim girls
and women participate and engage in sports. Finally, the article discusses the
extent to which counter-narratives may contribute to changing perspectives
on so-called hard to reach target groups.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftQualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health
Vol/bind8
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)213-224
Antal sider12
ISSN2159-676X
StatusUdgivet - 2016
Udgivet eksterntJa

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