I found an article that brings up the topic of gay soccer players(football players) in England. Only one homosexual player has come out and since his death in 1998, not a single player has come out to the public. The article mentions that he found out that a local newspaper was going to publish details about his personal life.Could this be the reason he came out? Could that be the reason why many athletes don't want to openly admit to the public their sexualities. The authors of the article mention that the fans want to provide a welcoming environment, but fans also use homosexuality to verbally abuse the players. Calls were made such as "poofs, faggots, and benders"(442). Why would any homosexual, bisexual or any other person want to come out to the public when being homosexual is so openly criticized and disliked.? To get a deeper look at the article, I suggest reading it, the article can be very interesting.
Cashmore, Ellis, and Jamie Cleland . "Glasswing Butterflies : Gay Professional Football Players and Their Culture." Journal of Sport & Social Issues 35.4 (2011): 420-437. Sage Journals. Web. 2 Apr 2012.
By: Raven Gardiner
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