Marxism On Sports Fandom

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In conclusion, the theories of Bourdieu and feminism are supporting the statement that gender as an aspect of sport and social stratification is shaping the social issue of sports fandom. It is important to mention that there is still lack of research about this specific matter, and more research needs to be conducted in different sports across different countries to establish a clear connection between the two. In addition, further research should be carried out while using other core sociological theories such functionalism or Marxism to determine an accurate connection between gender and sports fandom.

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