The spirit of the Cowgirl in the 21st century: an exploration of women´s responses to The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
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Linda J. Ingram [1]
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[1] Texas A&M University System
Texas A&M University System
Estados Unidos
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- Localización: Tourism review international, ISSN 1544-2721, Vol. 12, Nº. 2, 2008, págs. 115-128
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
People have been fascinated with the cowgirl persona for decades. She is a part of the history, heritage, and popular culture of the US. Cowgirls are a phenomenon of the US and represent women of independent spirit, courage, and determination. The purpose of this study is to explore how women perceive cowgirls before and after a visit to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Ft.
Worth, Texas. Freelisting was used to elicit responses from participants regarding their feelings about the exhibits in the museum. Analysis revealed that the cowgirl persona is read by women as a complex and diverse phenomenon. It was also determined that a tour of the museum alters women�s perceptions and awareness of cowgirls and their various accomplishments. The insights gained from this study could be used to develop an in-depth study on women�s perceptions of female identities and what they take away from their museum experiences. The information can also be used to further women-centered scholarship with an eye toward gaining greater understanding of women�s lives and potential.
