Department
History
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
This thesis examines the identity struggle for cowboys and competitors in rodeo from the late nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century in North America. The evolution of rodeo is a rich topic as various people sought a space within its competitive sphere. The sport of rodeo often reflects the dominant social movements within the United States, but it intermittently allowed marginalized groups a public space to exist and fight against the erasure of their ideas and culture. The origins of rodeo as a sport, from the foundations of horsemanship and ranching to the rise of performativity in the West, provide insight into the variety of cultures and people partaking in and influencing its traditions and norms.
Keywords
Saddles, Riding Styles, Animal Husbandry, Equine Competition, Labor
Advisor
Dr. Juti Winchester
Date of Award
Summer 2023
Document Type
Thesis
Recommended Citation
Wagner, Colton, "Want to Be a Cowboy? The Struggle for Identity in Rodeo" (2023). Master's Theses. 3249.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/3249
Rights
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