Using Power: An Exploration of Control Work in the Sport Marriage

Ortiz, Steven M.

doi:10.1525/sop.2006.49.4.527

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“…Even when women earn more than men, women "often defer to their husbands in the decision-making process" to affirm the belief that men should be in control (Tichenor 2005, p. 200). When the male is the primary breadwinner, the threat of leaving can also be used to leverage deference, as Ortiz (2006) showed in his interview-based study of 48 wives of professional athletes.…”

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Men, Masculinity, and Manhood Acts

2009

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In the 1980s research on men shifted from studying the "male sex role" and masculinity as a singular trait to studying how men enact diverse masculinities. This research has examined men's behavior as gendered beings in many contexts, from intimate relationships to the workplace to global politics. We consider the strengths and weaknesses of the multiple masculinities approach, proposing that further insights into the social construction of gender and the dynamics of male domination can be gained by focusing analytic attention on manhood acts and how they elicit deference from others. We interpret the literature in terms of what it tells us about how males learn to perform manhood acts, about how and why such acts vary, and about how manhood acts reproduce gender inequality. We end with suggestions for further research on the practices and processes through which males construct the category "men" and themselves as its members.

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2009

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“…As Carter (2007: 374) suggests, the lived reality for many less well-known sportspeople is one that comes with ‘painful costs, difficult lessons and problematic rewards’. Furthermore, professional sport can also place significant stress even on the most successful players’ relationships with their partners and significant others (Ortiz, 2006; Roderick, 2012; Sanderson and Clavio, 2010). Indeed, such stresses are intensified given the globalization of sport and the associated increases in labor market migration that have become commonplace.…”

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‘Friends as enemies’: A sociological analysis of the relationship among touring professional golfers

Fry

Bloyce

2015

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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This paper examines the relationship among male touring professional golfers from a figurational sociological standpoint. The paper is based on 20 interviews from players with experience playing at various levels on the European Professional Golfers Association professional tours and a level 'above' that. The results indicate a workplace culture where many begin to adopt the attitudes and behaviors that encourage the development of networks of temporary 'we-group' alliances. The 'touring' aspects of professional golf means many players strive to forge these alliances to help reduce feelings of loneliness, isolation, and homesickness while away for long periods of time. Such stresses are intensified given the globalization of sport generally and the associated increases in labor market migration that have become commonplace. The urge to develop friendship networks constrains players to behave in a manner expected of them rather than in a way that reflects their actual emotions, such as maintaining a positive attitude during difficult times like spells of poor performances and time away from their families. The relationships among players on tour is, however, nonpermanent and/or partially changeable. Players are 'friends', characterized by togetherness and camaraderie, while, at the same, showing evidence of tensions and conflict as they are ultimately in direct competition with each other for a share of the overall prize money.

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“…The player conveys his thoughts in a matter of fact manner and Robidoux appears to treat them as such; the player clearly distances himself from any responsibility for marital discord. Even so, evidence provided from the few studies of sports marriages and the "supportive" role of players' spouses indicates strongly that the players' conditions of work place profound economic and emotional constraints on the lives of all people bound up in such unions (Farole, 1996;Gmelch & San Antonio, 2001;McKensie, 1999;Ortiz 1997Ortiz , 2004Ortiz , 2006O'Toole, 2007;Thompson, 1999).…”

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An Unpaid Labor of Love

Roderick

2012

Journal of Sport and Social Issues

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This article presents qualitative findings which cast light on experiences of job-related geographical relocation for professional footballers and their families. Job relocation is an issue for players and partners, as labor market migration is commonplace in this profession. Although cultural expectations often lead to personal sacrifice, initial research findings indicate that many partners are deciding against relinquishing control over their own prospects and identities, and exercising influence in relation to negotiations concerning living arrangements. Professional footballers are an interesting group to examine for their work contaminates the lives of significant others. Based on interviews with 49 professional footballers, the data presented illuminate the interdependence between home and work and illustrate how decision-making processes and subsequent outcomes impact on the organization of, and living arrangements for, family members.

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Using Power: An Exploration of Control Work in the Sport Marriage

Cited by 15 publications

References 41 publications

Men, Masculinity, and Manhood Acts

Men, Masculinity, and Manhood Acts

‘Friends as enemies’: A sociological analysis of the relationship among touring professional golfers

An Unpaid Labor of Love

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