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Much is whispered; little is said outright. Behind the silence are many stories of sadness, shame, secrecy, and stigma. Frank and factual, “Homophobia in Sport: Fact of Life, Taboo Subject” is a long-overdue assessment of a situation that should and must be discussed if our sport world is ever to become an environment that welcomes everyone, regardless of race, colour, creed, or sexual orientation. Pulling no punches, Guylaine Demers writes of the reality she calls “the wall of silence”. She tells us what academic literature has to say on the subject and then brings it to life with moving commentary by gay and lesbian athletes and coaches. Finally, she proposes common-sense, practical solutions that could erase homophobia from sport — not overnight, of course, but the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching considers this discussion an essential first step. The Journal is proud to be a forum for putting homophobia squarely where it belongs — out of the closet and into the open. It is our hope that Guylaine’s article achieves her goal of helping to create “welcoming sport environments for all homosexual athletes and coaches.” It is far too important an issue to be ignored any longer. — Sheila Robertson |
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