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Associate Professor of Sociology, Mississippi State University

England player Rachel Daly celebrates after the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. EPA-EFE/Neil Hall

August 3, 2022

Euro 2022 can be a catalyst for women’s football in England – here’s how

Stacey Pope, Durham University and Rachel Allison, Mississippi State University

We can build on the tournament to raise the profile of women’s sport.

Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati (L) celebrates with teammates during the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter final. EPA-EFE/Alejandro Garcia

April 11, 2022

How fans fall in love with women’s football

Stacey Pope, Durham University and Rachel Allison, Mississippi State University

Watching big events, like the Olympics, on television was a key route into fandom.

While professional sports franchises have become more socially conscious, LGBTQ fans and players aren’t exactly embraced with open arms. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

April 6, 2021

Sports remain hostile territory for LGBTQ Americans

Rachel Allison, Mississippi State University and Chris Knoester, The Ohio State University

Half of LGBTQ participants in a recent study experienced discrimination, insults, bullying or abuse while playing, watching or talking about sports.

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