Out in Sport

by Eric Anderson, Rory Magrath, Rachael Bullingham

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.

186 pages, Hardcover

First published March 22, 2016

About the author

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Eric Anderson is Professor of Sport, Masculinities and Sexualities at the University of Winchester, UK. He holds four degrees, has published 17 books, over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and is regularly featured in international television, print, and digital media. Professor Anderson is recognized for research excellence by the British Academy of Social Sciences and is a fellow of the International Academy of Sex Research. His work shows a decline in cultural homohysteria and promotes inclusive attitudes toward openly gay, lesbian and bisexual athletes as well as a softening of heterosexual masculinities.

Reviews

[Amelia Bruns · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish you could see the amount of sticky notes in this library book

[willowdog · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very academic, compilation of a number of studies regarding how much has really changed in being out in sports between 2002 and now. Very up-to-date. Some of the studies are a little small, concentrate on U.S. and England, and the conclusions drawn are therefore suspect. But still fascinating.