Wrestling with Hope in Urban Senegal: Sports, Masculinity, and Precarious Trajectories | 誠品線上

Wrestling with Hope in Urban Senegal: Sports, Masculinity, and Precarious Trajectories

內容簡介

內容簡介 In Dakar, thousands of young men train daily on beaches, football pitches and sandy courtyards in pursuit of athletic success. Aspiring football players seek contracts in the lucrative leagues of the Global North, while hopeful wrestlers aim to captivate massive crowds as members of Senegal's beloved national sport. Despite their differences - (European) football's global appeal versus wrestling's traditional roots - both sports demand immense effort and come with high social costs. Wrestling with Hope follows the journeys of these precarious athletes as they confront the realities of their aspirations, grappling with themes of masculinity, belief systems and economic survival whilst navigating the complexities of a neoliberal landscape.

作者介紹

作者介紹 Mark Hann is an anthropologist and researcher whose work explores masculinity, sport and social transformation in West Africa. Alongside his academic research, he has held various roles in international peacebuilding organisations.

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