Examined whether conceptual and methodological perspectives pertaining to sport might be gender-biased. Applied a social role/systems approach predictive of male sport socialization to female athletes and nonathletes, finding it inappropriate. Suggests conceptual notions pertaining to sport socialization may be more accurate portrayals of…

Available research from sociocultural sports studies have important information for physical educators about sociological forces which operate in physical education classes and on playing fields. This information can give physical educators a better understanding of the effects of gender and racial stereotyping and cultural differences. (PP)