Dancing around the 'problem' of boys and dance

Michael Gard

doi:10.1080/01596300120072383

Dancing around the 'problem' of boys and dance

Michael Gard

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Discusses problematic features of boy-friendly approaches to physical education curriculum design in Australia. Rejection of dance by schoolboys; Public concern for emotional well-being and academic performance of boys; Emphasis on sports and competition in schools.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	213-225
Number of pages	13
Journal	Discourse
Volume	22
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01596300120072383
Publication status	Published - 2001

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