Cheerleaders are not only women, there are male cheerleaders too. Male cheerleaders are not as common, but you tend to find them on competitive squads for their strength in stunts. Since females are usually not as strong as the males, a single male can do the work of 2 females in a stunt. read more
Of course, it’s not this way anymore. Cultural changes in gender norms continued to affect cheerleading. Now cheerleaders, still mostly women, pride themselves in being both athletic and spirited, a blending of masculine and feminine traits that is now considered ideal for women. read more