Abstract:
The euphoria of the 2010 FlFA World Cup in
South Africa seems to persist, albeit as faded,
scraggy remnants of flags hanging precariously
on aerials and the side view mirrors of cars. The
cacophony around this event has died. Shakira
has left the stage. However the debates about
the gendered impact of the FlFA World Cup still
remain. This special issue of Agenda, maps out
some of the key features of the debate, as we
question whether women's participation in sport
has been significant and whether international
sporting events can make a substantive difference
in women's lives.
