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The purpose of this study is to discuss the experiences of female athletes regarding labeling , the social construction of reality , and feminine identity . Interviews were conducted , along with a focus group , and data were analyzed using the grounded theory method . The findings of this study discuss stereotypes of femininity , stereotypes made by society , athletes , and coaches and administration , as well as the reactions to these stereotypes by female athletes . What this discussion concludes is that appearance is the main factor in all of these areas . While other factors , such as heterosexual behavior and age come into play , appearance is the salient concept across all of these themes . |