Surf Like A Woman [electronic resource]
Pauline Menczer2024
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Becoming World Champ when women weren't welcome on the waves
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 [electronic resource] / Pauline Menczer
Author:
Pauline Menczer, Author
Imprint:
South Melbourne, Vic. : Affirm Press, 2024
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781923046726
Language:
English
BRN:
524316
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