Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Inclusion in Australian Cricket

Ryan Storr, Grant O'Sullivan, Caroline Symons, Ramon Spaaij, Melissa Sbaraglia

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Abstract

Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria commissioned the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL) at Victoria University to examine the current climate, attitudes and initiatives towards LGBT inclusion within Australian cricket. The aims of this research were to explore: The current attitudes towards the inclusion of LGBT players, coaches, volunteers and employees in Australian cricket; The experiences of LGBT people in Australian cricket, including both professional and community players, coaches, volunteers and employees; The beliefs and attitudes of cricket leaders (i.e. coaches and officials) from clubs, leagues and associations towards LGBT inclusion; How LGBT inclusion can be improved and promoted effectively within Australian cricket.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMelbourne, Vic.
PublisherInstitute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University
Number of pages77
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • cricket
  • sexual minorities
  • lesbians
  • gays
  • gays and sports
  • transgender people
  • Australia

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