Strong Women, Deep Closets: Lesbians and Homophobia in Sport
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Book Overview
Former athlete and coach Pat Griffin makes a provocative and impassioned call for attention to a topic too long avoided by women's sports advocates. In Strong Women, Deep Closets , she provides a critical analysis of discrimination and prejudice against lesbians in sport. The book is the first to explore the lesbian sporting experience as well as examine homophobia and heterosexism in women's sport. The work is based on theoretical and historical foundations and is written in an academic yet engaging style. Griffin brings to light the experiences of lesbian coaches and athletes in their own words. Strong Women, Deep Closets concludes with Griffin's assessment of the current state of lesbians' rights in athletics, set against the overall social picture in the United States. The author lists obstacles lesbian athletes face in transforming sports and details numerous personal and political strategies for leveling the playing field.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:088011729X
ISBN13:9780880117296
Release Date:February 1998
Publisher:Human Kinetics Publishers
Length:264 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
An interesting read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I flipped through this book in a college library and found it very interesting. Most enlightening were the real life experiences embedded in the techincal( for lack of a better word) information provided.
Excellent,fast-read book, a must-read for all woman athletes
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is an excellent book that explores the deep roots of homophobia in women's sports and lists reasons why ALL women-athletes must work to negate the fear of lesbians in sport!
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