Football presents itself as a neutral, universal and, in a way, desexualised sport. Yet despite widespread campaigns against homophobia, deeply negative attitudes about gay players persist.
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From ‘13 Reasons Why’ to real-life events, there’s been increased scrutiny on the link between bullying and suicide. However, research shows that we may not be getting the full picture.
Recent data on football’s homophobia problem met with both optimism and pessimism. What’s really going on?
The most effective weapons in the fight to stop LGBTQ bullying might just be quite simple – young people coming together to talk, laugh and share their lives.
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Reader in Sport Psychology, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University., Loughborough University
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Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology, Boston University
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Senior Lecturer (Academic) in Sport, Bournemouth University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Clemson University
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Maître de conférences (HDR), sociologie, Université de Montpellier
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Principal Academic in Sport, Bournemouth University
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Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Development, San José State University