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The editors intended for this volume to provide queer and ally athletes a space to have a voice and share the experiences that have been significant in their identity as an athletic member of the LGBT+ community. To that end, this book is a collection of autobiographical short stories of LGBT+ athletes and their experiences in sports and athletics, some who are publicly out and some who are not. Based on the narratives collected, the book is organized around themes that illustrate various perspectives and the power that sport can play in 1) finding one's true identity, 2) bridging communities, and 3) challenging gender norm stereotypes.
The goal of this book is to help change the expectations of what it means to be a successful athlete and promote greater inclusivity of LGBT athletes. Providing the space for these voices to be heard will help to pave the way for a non-discriminating sporting environment, allow LGBT+ athletes to focus on their given sport without any distractions, and enable these athletes to live an authentic life without having to hide their true identity.
Contents
From Playing Field to Locker Room: Challenging Homophobia in Athletics
SECTION I: IDENTITY AND SELF?PERCEPTION. The Two Sides of "Run, Faggot, Run!"
Chronicles Inside and Outside of the Softball Dugout
It Was a Good Day if I Wasn't Called a Queer, a Faggot, or a Sissy: Reflections of a Male Figure Skater Turned Scholar
Which Came First? Reflections on the Complexities of Being an Athlete and a Lesbian
The Voices of Love
SECTION II: COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT.My (Athletic) Life
The Bi?Cultural Volleyball Diaries: A Tale of Teamwork in Two Countries
Locker Room, Sexuality, and (Queering) Sports: A Testimonial
Out of the Closet and Coaching
Evolution of an Ally
No Marta, Just UglyBetty: Soccer in Southern Brazil
SECTION III: CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES AND GENDER NORMS. A Sissy Speaks to Gym Teachers: How I was Formed and Deformed by Toxic Masculinity
Learning Masculinity: Experiences of a Gay Boxer
No OneTalks to Me in the Locker Room
Just Keep Swimming: Intersection of Non?Binary and Athlete
Cut Both Ways: On Being Simultaneously Out and Not Out in Ballet
Conclusion.
Weaving the Stories Together
Biographies.
