Queer Voices from the Locker Room

Paul Chamness Miller editor Cu-Hullan Tsuyoshi McGivern editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Emerald Publishing Inc

Published:10th Jul '17

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Queer Voices from the Locker Room cover

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.

ISBN: 9781681239101

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm

Weight: 408g

162 pages