This paper discusses the sport of surfing and its corresponding subculture, which is made up of f... more This paper discusses the sport of surfing and its corresponding subculture, which is made up of fiercely dedicated surfers who are passionate about the sport. I will begin by discussing the history of surfing and how the sport originated and spread around the world. Next, I will discuss the specifics of membership in this subculture, which will lead to my discussion of gender and women"s participation in the scene. I will end by discussing the stigma surrounding those involved in the scene and the commodification of the sport and subculture.
This paper discusses the sport of surfing and its corresponding subculture, which is made up of f... more This paper discusses the sport of surfing and its corresponding subculture, which is made up of fiercely dedicated surfers who are passionate about the sport. I will begin by discussing the history of surfing and how the sport originated and spread around the world. Next, I will discuss the specifics of membership in this subculture, which will lead to my discussion of gender and women"s participation in the scene. I will end by discussing the stigma surrounding those involved in the scene and the commodification of the sport and subculture.
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