Feelings, Realizations, and Reflections of a Female Physical Education Teacher Confronting Experiences of Institutional(ized) Gender Inequality

An Autoethnography

Datos Bibliográficos

ID22048518
AutoresKathleen J Lockyer (St. Francis Xavier University), D B Robinson (0000-0002-4608-361X, St. Francis Xavier University, autor de correspondencia)
Año2025
Volumen15
Número4
Páginas441
Fecha de publicación2025-03-31
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
EditorialMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci15040441
OpenAlexW4409060243
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas51

This autoethnographic study intertwines personal experience with scholarly inquiry, inviting a deep exploration of the lived experiences and realities of a female physical education (PE) teacher. Wonderings about identities, conformity to masculine norms, and proving oneself to staff and students led to a review of relevant literature, journal entries, and meaningful conversations with critical friends. Through analysis and coding of emotions and reoccurring events, five themes emerged: male teaching partners and colleagues; student interactions; interactions with parents; administrative and peer support; and outside organizations. The results acknowledge the intricate interplay between self, society, PE environments, and culture. It is our hope that these reflections and realizations will connect with other women (and men) in the PE field and ignite further contemplation, conversation, and action. This, with the goal of contributing to necessary efforts to strive towards more inclusive and empowering experiences for female PE teachers

Autoethnography · Feeling · Inequality · Pedagogy · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Physical Education and Pedagogy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sports, Gender, and Society

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