November 15, 2009

University Prof Teaching Course on Pro Wrestling

Taking on the persona of the "People's Prof," Glenday will make his first foray into the ring Sunday in front of an audience as part of his continuing research into the world of professional wrestlers.

Pro wrestling and wrestlers are a misunderstood subculture of society, Glenday said, noting wrestling has been criticized for excessive violence and promoting homophobia, sexism as well as ethnic and racial stereotyping.

Still, there has been very little research into it, said Glenday, who shifted his research focus in 2004 from trade unions and the impact of new technologies on work to wrestling...More?

source: canada.com

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