The Intersectional Athlete Body on Reality TV

This book examines the treatment of women, non-white and queer participants on MTV's The Challenge. It will interest Reality TV studies, Gender studies, Race and Sexuality studies.

Laura Langlade holds a PhD in Film and Television Studies from the University of Roehampton, London.

Introduction 1. Battle of the Sexes 2. The Paradox of Black Masculinity 3. Fear of the Queer Conclusion: Challenge-ing the Future Index