Lgbt Football Fans - Authenticity, Belonging and Visibility

While recent years have seen the emergence of a significant body of research on LGBT inclusion in sport, little is known about LGBT fans. This book provides the first in-depth examination of LGBT football fans' experiences and sense of place in the contemporary English game.

List of contents

Part I: Introducing the Research, 1. Introduction, 2. Researching LGBT Football Fans, Part II: Football and Sexuality, 3. Football Fandom in England, 4. Football, Gender and Sexuality I, 5. Football, Gender and Sexuality II, Part III: LGBT Football Fans, 6. Authenticity, 'Hardcore' Fandom and LGBT Fan Groups, 7. Stadium Environment, 8. LGBT-Themed Chanting, 9. Governing Bodies, Professional Football Clubs and Rainbow Laces, 10. Conclusions, Appendices

About the author

Rory Magrath is Associate Professor of Sociology at Solent University, Southampton, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Rory (Southampton Solent University Magrath, Magrath Rory
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032390772
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3239077-2
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Critical Research in Football
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Soccer, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Sociology: sport & leisure, Sociology: sport and leisure, Football (Soccer, Association football), Association football (Soccer), SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Gay Studies, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects