LGBT Football Fans

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.

Autorentext

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

Inhalt

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