Sportista: Female Fandom in the United States

In Sportista, authors Andrei S. Markovits and Emily Albertson explore the evolving relationship between women and sports, particularly in the context of the second wave of feminism. They highlight how women have developed a deep knowledge and passion for sports as a means of shaping their identities, contrasting significantly with their male counterparts. While acknowledging the revolutionary achievements of women athletes, the authors discuss the ongoing challenges women face in being recognized as legitimate sports fans and how their experiences differ from those of men.