Gender-Based Violence in Childrens Sport

This book addresses the major forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in children's sport, including sexual, physical, and psychological violence and neglect. It reviews the historical, sociocultural, and political influences on violence towards children, and sets out future agendas for research and practice to eliminate GBV in sport.

List of contents

PART I
Introduction to Childhood and Child Athletes
1 Introduction
2 A Brief History of Childhood: What It Means to Be a Child
3 The Making of Elite Child Athletes
4 What Is Gender?
PART II
Forms of Gender-Based Violence
5 What Is Gender-Based Violence?
6 Psychological Violence in Children’s Sport
7 Neglect in Children’s Sport
8 Sexual Violence in Children’s Sport
9 Physical Violence in Children’s Sport
10 The Effects of Gender-Based Violence
PART III
Why Does Gender-Based Violence Occur?
How Is It Sustained and Silenced?
11 Addressing Cultural Norms of Sport
12 A Look at Failed Sport Policies
13 The Autonomy of Sport
PART IV
Recommendations and Conclusions
14 Realising Children’s Sport Without Violence
15 Conclusion

About the author

Gretchen Kerr is Professor and Dean in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Summary

This book addresses the major forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in children?s sport, including sexual, physical, and psychological violence and neglect. It reviews the historical, sociocultural, and political influences on violence towards children, and sets out future agendas for research and practice to eliminate GBV in sport.

Product details

• Authors: Gretchen Kerr, Gretchen (University of Toronto Kerr
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.10.2022
• EAN: 9780367473662
• ISBN: 978-0-367-47366-2
• No. of pages: 162
• Series: Women, Sport and Physical Activity
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Medicine, SPORTS & RECREATION / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Coaching / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Social Work, Sports training & coaching, Sociology: sport & leisure, Sociology: sport and leisure, Gender studies, gender groups, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Sports training and coaching, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects, Medicine and Nursing