Out in Sport
The experiences of openly gay and lesbian athletes in competitive sport
1st Edition
Published on 10. March 2016
Book
Hardback
186 pages
978-1-138-18221-9 (ISBN)
Description
Research has shown that since the turn of the millennia, matters have rapidly improved for gays and lesbians in sport. Where gay and lesbian athletes were merely tolerated a decade ago, today they are celebrated.
This book represents the most comprehensive examination of the experiences of gays and lesbians in sport ever produced. Drawing on interviews with openly gay and lesbian athletes in the US and the UK, as well as media accounts, the book examines the experiences of 'out' men and women, at recreational, high school, university and professional levels, in addition to those competing in gay sports leagues.
Offering a new approach to understanding this important topic, Out in Sport is essential reading for students and scholars of sport studies, LGBT studies and sociology, as well as sports practitioners and trainers.
This book represents the most comprehensive examination of the experiences of gays and lesbians in sport ever produced. Drawing on interviews with openly gay and lesbian athletes in the US and the UK, as well as media accounts, the book examines the experiences of 'out' men and women, at recreational, high school, university and professional levels, in addition to those competing in gay sports leagues.
Offering a new approach to understanding this important topic, Out in Sport is essential reading for students and scholars of sport studies, LGBT studies and sociology, as well as sports practitioners and trainers.
Reviews / Votes
"The book includes some very useful material on women... Overall a helpful contribution to an important topic."-Stuart Weir, Verite SportMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate
Illustrations
5 s/w Zeichnungen, 5 s/w Abbildungen
5 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
452 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-18221-9 (9781138182219)
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Eric Anderson | Rory Magrath | Rachael Bullingham
Out in Sport
The experiences of openly gay and lesbian athletes in competitive sport
Book
02/2016
1st Edition
Routledge
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Eric Anderson | Rory Magrath | Rachael Bullingham
Out in Sport
The experiences of openly gay and lesbian athletes in competitive sport
E-Book
02/2016
1st Edition
Routledge
€55.49
Available for download
Eric Anderson | Rory Magrath | Rachael Bullingham
Out in Sport
The experiences of openly gay and lesbian athletes in competitive sport
E-Book
02/2016
1st Edition
Routledge
€55.49
Available for download
Persons
Eric Anderson is Professor of Sport, Masculinities and Sexualities at the University of Winchester, UK.
Rory Magrath is Associate Lecturer in the Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise at Southampton Solent University, UK.
Rachael Bullingham is Lecturer in Physical Education at the University of Worcester, UK.
Rory Magrath is Associate Lecturer in the Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise at Southampton Solent University, UK.
Rachael Bullingham is Lecturer in Physical Education at the University of Worcester, UK.
Content
1. Studying Gays and Lesbians in Sport 2. The Link between Sport and Homophobia 3. Homohysteria and Declining Homophobia 4. Openly Gay Athletes in High School and University Sport 5. Openly Lesbian Athletes in High School and University Sport 6. Openly Lesbian and Gay Male Athletes in Recreational Sport 7. Openly Gay and Lesbian Elite Athletes 8. Impact of Team Climate and Language on Gay and Lesbian Athletes 9. The Impact of Diminished Homophobia on Straight Athletes 10. Cooling Down