Beyond Prize Money: Barriers to Gender Equity in Australian Surfing
Journal of Sport and Social Issues
Published online on July 21, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Sport and Social Issues, Ahead of Print.
In Australia's surfing culture, significant barriers have long impeded women's full participation and advancement in the sport. Surfing has been a male-dominated sport, with women surfers often feeling unwelcome in both competitive and recreational ...
In Australia's surfing culture, significant barriers have long impeded women's full participation and advancement in the sport. Surfing has been a male-dominated sport, with women surfers often feeling unwelcome in both competitive and recreational ...