Soccer Better – LGBT in Soccer

SoccerBetter Episode 2 is all about LGBT issues in soccer. Join Liz and LauraEllen as they discuss research on the experiences and perceptions of LGBT athletes and soccer players.

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References for Episode 2:

  1. “In the U.S., Estimate of LGBT Population Rises to 4.5%”

Gallup, Frank Newport, 2018

https://news.gallup.com/poll/234863/estimate-lgbt-population-rises.aspx

  1. “Athletic Trainers’ Attitudes Toward Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athletes”

Ensign, et al., 2011

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21214353

  1. “John Amaechi: Football ‘toxic’ for gay people and minorities”

David Ornstein, BBC Sports, 2014

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/25660495

  1. “Between Homohysteria and Inclusivity: Tolerance Towards Sexual Diversity in Sport”

Piedra, et al., 2017

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12119-017-9434-x

  1. “A Multilevel Model for Understanding the Experiences of LGBT Sport Participants”

Cunningham, 2012

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/ssa.2012.6.1.5

  1. “Meet the 14 openly gay or bisexual soccer stars at the Women’s World Cup: These footballers are paving the way for equality in sport”

Hollie Pycroft, 2015

https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/meet-14-openly-gay-or-bisexual-soccer-stars-womens-world-cup090615/#gs.hzl9sh

Mike Sparks

In addition to watching, coaching, and occasionally playing soccer, Mike also enjoys talking all things soccer over at the Mon Goals podcast. Go give the show a listen and let him know what you think