by Mary Ellen Hanson
University of Wisconsin Press, 1995
eISBN: 978-0-299-25603-6 | Cloth: 978-0-87972-679-9 | Paper: 978-0-87972-680-5
Library of Congress Classification LB3635.H35 1995
Dewey Decimal Classification 791.640973

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

Cheerleading has become a staple in American culture. The cheerleader straddles two contradictory symbolic poles. This individual is an instantly recognized figure representing youthful attractiveness, leadership, and popularity. Yet, for many, the cheerleader is seen as epitomizing mindless enthusiasm, shallow boosterism, and objectified sexuality. This contradictory view is explored in this extensively documented book.