It's not just the cheerleading thing I have a problem with, it's the whole jock enchilada. I'm all for a good game of basketball in teh driveway or a killer bike ride. But when there's tackling and grunting involved-- no thanks.

Linda Ellerbee
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It's not just the cheerleading thing I have a problem with, it's the whole jock enchilada. I'm all for a good game of basketball in teh driveway or a killer bike ride. But when there's tackling and grunting involved-- no thanks. If you've ever been involved with sports, you've probably encountered the concept of jock culture.

This term refers to the ways in which many people define masculinity and femininity in terms of athletics and physical prowess. Jock culture often dictates that males must be "brawny," boast large muscles and be aggressive and physically dominant (i.e., "jocks"). Females, by contrast, may be deemed "cheerleaders," and their physical qualities should be soft, delicate, passive and nurturing (i.e., "gurls").

The difference between being a man and being a woman is based on whether or not you are good at sports-- i.e., jocks or gurls. In other words, if you're not a jock your only option is to try to be a gurl-- but even if you're athletic enough to play sports you can never actually live up to being a jock because everyone will always just call you a cheerleader.

Source: Girl Reporter Stuck In Jam!

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