"The poor cousin of inclusion" : Australian Sporting Organisations and LGBT+ diversity and inclusion

Ryan Storr

doi:10.1016/j.smr.2020.05.001

"The poor cousin of inclusion" : Australian Sporting Organisations and LGBT+ diversity and inclusion

Ryan Storr

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

This article contains an analysis of some of the main drivers of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) diversity and inclusion in a selection of sporting organisations. Anchoring the analysis within the context of critical diversity management, some of the key theoretical approaches to LGBT+ diversity and inclusion are discussed. Drawing upon current theoretical debates and discussions on the enactment of diversity and commitment/resistance to diversity within sport, the article foregrounds LGBT+ diversity and discusses the merits of the business case for promoting LGBT + diversity. Is the Australian sport sector doing enough to improve policies and practices for LGBT+ participants? This article critically assesses how Australian Sporting Organisations (ASO) move from engagement with LGBT + diversity to the full inclusion of LGBT+ people, and concludes with insights into future directions for scholarship.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	410-420
Number of pages	11
Journal	Sport Management Review
Volume	24
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2020.05.001
Publication status	Published - 2021

Keywords

gender identity
homophobia
sexual minorities
sexuality
sports

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