Author Archives: dcompton

Professional Football: A Queer/Masculine Paradox

Posted on May 18, 2014 by dcompton

As a sociologist, I should hate football. It’s known to be a dangerous sport with long-term damaging effects to brains and bodies. In fact, here is a sociological analysis of how masculinity hurts men (and their bodies) via Football. No … Continue reading →

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J’adore les Tomboys!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by dcompton

This past month I finally got the chance to see Tomboy. The movie is a fictional drama that follows the story of a 10-year-old girl who is mistaken for a boy based on her attire and play. She then decides to … Continue reading →

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