LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality
Pages: 104
|Published: 1 Sep 2016
Description
"Hope is found in the past fir present and future athletes who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning/queen, or other.
In clear, readable text, the author details prejudices faced by athletes whose gender identity does not conform with their biological sex, are romantically and sexually attracted to individuals of the same gender, or are questioning their gender identity and sexual orientation. In an effort to help break down these prejudices, multiple examples of LGBTQ athletes are presented. . . The positive tone and multitude of examples create optimistic belief that LGBTQ athletes will be able to be true to themselves while competing in their chosen sport. " - Kirkus, June 1 2016
In clear, readable text, the author details prejudices faced by athletes whose gender identity does not conform with their biological sex, are romantically and sexually attracted to individuals of the same gender, or are questioning their gender identity and sexual orientation. In an effort to help break down these prejudices, multiple examples of LGBTQ athletes are presented. . . The positive tone and multitude of examples create optimistic belief that LGBTQ athletes will be able to be true to themselves while competing in their chosen sport. " - Kirkus, June 1 2016
