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Towards south-south comparative feminist inquiry: ‘Patriarchal varieties’ and women’s subversive strategies in/through sports in Fiji and Brazil
This research explores the experiences of women playing historically male-dominated sports in two postcolonial countries, Fiji and Brazil, focusing on women's rugby and women's football, respectively. The main goal was to understand how different forms of male dominance, called "varieties of patriarchy," in these societies affect how women challenge and overcome barriers to playing sports.
Women’s football in mid-twentieth century Brazil and France: three team managers from prohibition to profit
This article looks at the history of women's soccer in Brazil and France during the mid-20th century. It highlights how women faced bans and restrictions in both countries, often linked to societal views about gender and women's roles.
Marta versus Neymar: the “war of the sexes” at the 2016 Olympic games in the narratives of sports journalism in Brazil
This study analyzes the media coverage of Brazil’s men’s and women’s national football teams during the 2016 Olympic Games, focusing on how gendered narratives shaped public perception. By examining articles from Brazil’s two largest newspapers, O Globo and Folha de São Paulo, researchers found that coverage framed the tournament as a symbolic "war of the sexes" between Neymar, the men’s team captain, and Marta, the women’s team star.
Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Elite Female Soccer Players: cohort study in one Brazilian Team
The article "Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Elite Female Soccer Players: A Cohort Study in One Brazilian Team" investigates the risk factors for lower limb injuries in elite women's soccer. The study followed 27 players over four months, analyzing physical attributes such as trunk mobility, hip stability, and flexibility.