Attitudes Against Women (Press, 11 May 1985)
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Summary: Attitudes Against Women (Press, 11 May 1985)
In a letter published on 11 May 1985, J. Ngarimu responds to a conversation between Jacqueline Steincamp and sociologist Geoff Fougere that addressed negative attitudes towards women in the rugby community. Ngarimu suggests that Steincamp could have extended her analysis to link these attitudes to the presence of repressed homosexuality within the rugby fraternity. He refers to Michael Neill's foreword for Greg McGee's play "Foreskin's Lament," which alludes to these themes of hidden homosexual feelings among male athletes. Ngarimu points out that the sport's intense focus on masculinity creates an environment where homosexuals may feel compelled to conceal their identities. He notes that from his own experiences as both a player and a supporter, he is aware of several prominent rugby officials who are gay, highlighting the sport's culture as a cover for those who do not openly identify as homosexual. Ngarimu expresses shame about his past participation in the sport, emphasising the complex dynamics of masculinity and sexuality in rugby culture.
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