ABSTRACT
The complex and ever-changing relationship between gender and sexualities is discussed and presented in this chapter. The way in which sport and sexualities intertwine is examined and the challenges and opportunities that sport offers to dismantle stereotypical assumptions are highlighted. An in-depth focus on masculinities and femininities and their relationship with sexualities is explored in connection with sport. The pressures athletes face to ‘come out’ or not is explored in relation to context, support, sport and personal characteristics. This chapter is intersectional in its approach and relates to cross-over identities and changing contexts. An exploration of how sports have sought to tackle homophobia and celebrate diversity will be presented in this chapter.
