Queer voices from the locker room / edited by Cu-Hullan Tsuyoshi McGivern, Paul Chamness Miller.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McGivern, Cu-Hullan Tsuyoshi, editor.

Miller, Paul Chamness, editor.

Series:

Research in queer studies.

Research in Queer Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lesbian athletes--Biography.

Lesbian athletes.

Gay athletes--Biography.

Gay athletes.

Trans athletes--Biography.

Trans athletes.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (163 pages).

Place of Publication:

Charlotte, North Carolina : Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2018.

Summary:

The editors intended for this volume to provide queer and ally athletes a space to have a voice and share the experiences that have been significant in their identity as an athletic member of the LGBT+ community. To that end, this book is a collection of autobiographical short stories of LGBT+ athletes and their experiences in sports and athletics, some who are publicly out and some who are not. Based on the narratives collected, the book is organized around themes that illustrate various perspectives and the power that sport can play in 1) finding one's true identity, 2) bridging communities, and 3) challenging gender norm stereotypes.The goal of this book is to help change the expectations of what it means to be a successful athlete and promote greater inclusivity of LGBT athletes. Providing the space for these voices to be heard will help to pave the way for a non-discriminating sporting environment, allow LGBT+ athletes to focus on their given sport without any distractions, and enable these athletes to live an authentic life without having to hide their true identity.

Contents:

Chapter 1. From playing field to locker room: Challenging homophobia in athletics / Cu-Hullan Tsuyoshi McGivern and Paul Chamness Miller

Section I. Identity and self-perception

Chapter 2. The two sides of "run, faggot, run"! Gerald walton

Chapter 3. Chronicles inside and outside of the softball dugout / Oscar Espinoza Parra

Chapter 4. It was a good day if I wasn't called a queer, a faggot, or a sissy: Reflections of a male figure skater turned scholar / William Bridel

Chapter 5. Gay rights in the locker room / Frank Hernandez

Chapter 6. Which came first? Reflections on the complexities of being an athlete and a lesbian / Vicki A. Vescio

Chapter 7. The voices of love / J. Franklin

Section II. Community and support

Chapter 8. My (athletic) life / Nancy Goldberger

Chapter 9. The bi-cultural volleyball diaries: A tale of teamwork in two countries / Dominic Abordo

Chapter 10. Locker room, sexuality, and (queering) sports: A testimonial / Wagner Xavier De Camargo

Chapter 11. Out of the closet and coaching / Nick Clark

Chapter 12. Evolution of an ally / Robert Greim

Chapter 13. No marta, just ugly betty: Soccer in southern brazil / Claudia Samuel Kessler

Section III. Challenging stereotypes and gender norms

Chapter 14. A sissy speaks to gym teachers: How I was formed and deformed by toxic masculinity / Jeff Sapp

Chapter 15. Learning masculinity: Experiences of a gay boxer / Benjamin R. Weiss

Chapter 16. No one talks to me in the locker room / Chaz Barracks

Chapter 17. Just keep swimming: Intersection of non-binary and athlete / G Ryan

Chapter 18. Cut both ways: On being simultaneously out and not out in ballet / Asher Taylor-Dawson. Conclusion

Chapter 19. Weaving the stories together / Paul Chamness Miller and Cu-Hullan Tsuyoshi McGivern. Biographies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Print version record.

ISBN:

1-68123-911-6