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Surf like a woman
Menczer, Pauline2024
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In the 80s and 90s, surf culture was toxic, especially towards women. But Pauline Menczer - a dirt-poor, chronically ill, freckle-faced teen from Bondi - defied insults and intimidation to ride the waves. The reason: she simply loved to surf. But when Pauline's determination propelled her onto the pro circuit, her battle for acceptance and equality didn't end there. The endemic sexism of the industry meant prize money for women was a pittance, while sponsors ignored her because she was gay and didn't have the beach babe look. Despite these challenges, Pauline became the 1993 World Champion and played a key role in bringing greater equality to the sport. This is the inspirational story of a true underdog battler, whose fearlessness and grit broke down the door of surfing's boys' club for the next generation of women.
Main title:
Surf like a woman / Pauline Menczer ; with Luke Benedictus.
Author:
Menczer, Pauline, authorBenedictus, Luke, author
Imprint:
Bunurong/Boon Wurrung Country ; South Melbourne, VIC : Affirm Press, 2024.©2024
Collation:
293 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
97819229929569781922992956
Dewey class:
797.32092797.32
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
564090
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Biography | 797.32 MEN | Available |