It might be possible to argue that the intended outcomes that can be
targetted through Adventure are so diverse in nature that there are no
gender issues within the domain of Adventure experience. Where there may be
a problem is the reporting and representing of the Adventure experience by
agencies such as the media. I would argue from my own experience that for
many individuals the Adventure environment represents a 'level' playing
field where all past stereotypes are deminished as individuals are
confronted by new experiences which have no mile stones. I would also argue
that if such things as gender and race are issues then the facilitator has
not constructed the Adventure experience in a way that creates an atmosphere
of empathy, or one where individuals judge themselves in view of their own
targets and not through some expected or peer driven targets.
I think we should be cautious of forcing agenda's!
Pete.
Peter Bunyan 01243 816317
Adventure Education Component Leader
School of Physical Education
University College Chichester
Chichester PO19 4PE
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