Queer Voices from the Locker Room (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Information Age Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Research in Queer Studies
Release date:	July 2017
Editors:	Cu-Hullan Tsuyoshi McGivern • Paul Chamness Miller
Dimensions:	235 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	156
ISBN-13:	978-1-68123-910-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > Gay studies (Gay men) Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	1-68123-910-8
Barcode:	9781681239101

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