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Review essay: Confronting sexual exploitation in sport.

Authors :
Lyons, Keith
Source :
Journal of Sexual Aggression; 2002, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p111-117, 7p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The article presents a review of essays including "Spoilsports: Understanding and preventing sexual exploitation in sport," "The Dome of Silence: Sexual harassment and abuse in sport," and "Sexual Harassment in Sports: Issues, impact, and challenges." The author declares that the three essays provide empirical evidences of sexual abuse in sport especially in women. It reveals that sexual exploitation involves discrimination, harassment and abuse. The essays question the role attribution that cultures confer on coaches. They emphasize the necessity of effective implementation of policies concerning sexual abuse in sport.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13552600
Volume :
8
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Sexual Aggression
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25077764
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600208413344