ABSTRACT
This book explores and critically assesses the challenges and experiences of LGBTQ people within sport in Europe. It presents cutting-edge research data and insights from across the continent, with a focus on sport policy, sport systems, and issues around anti-discrimination and inclusion.
The book introduces the theoretical and methodological foundations of research into LGBTQ people in sport and then presents in-depth comparative surveys of systems and experiences in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the UK, and Spain. A final section considers the effectiveness of policy in this area and motives for participation, and looks ahead at future directions in research, policy, and practice.
Tracing the frontiers of our understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ people in contemporary Europe, this is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in the sociology of sport, sport policy, LGBTQI studies, gender and sexuality studies, or cultural studies.
The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|43 pages
Mapping the Field
chapter Chapter 1|13 pages
Theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches for studying LGBTQ experiences in sport
chapter Chapter 2|16 pages
Experiences of LGBTQ individuals in sport in Europe
part II|85 pages
Country Reports
chapter Chapter 4|11 pages
Masculinity, homonegativity, and ignorance as barriers to the inclusion of LGBTQ people in Austrian sports cultures
chapter Chapter 5|12 pages
LGBTQ-related sports policies and the experiences of LGBTQ individuals in sports in France
chapter Chapter 6|13 pages
Experiences of LGBTQ people in sports and sports inclusion policies in Germany
chapter Chapter 8|12 pages
Inclusion policy and the experiences of LGBTQ athletes in grassroots sports in Italy
chapter Chapter 10|12 pages
LGBTQ people in physical activity and sport in Spain
part III|68 pages
Diversity Matters