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EGLSF conference United agains Homophobia in Sport

EGLSF conference United agains Homophobia in Sport. Questions for my presentation.

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EGLSF conference United agains Homophobia in Sport

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  1. EGLSF conferenceUnited againsHomophobia in Sport

  2. Questions for mypresentation • What kind of research into homonegativity and heteronormativity in sports has been undertaken in Denmark and to what extent does existing research match with and legitimate policy questions and decisions?

  3. Questions for mypresentation • We would also like to discuss whether a European research project into this topic would be fruitful and what kind of study this would be

  4. Tommy Kristoffersen CV • Volunteering in mainstream and gay sport • 10 years in Danish Sport Confederation • President of EuroGames 2003 • Sports Director of the WorldOutgames 2009 • Project manager for ISCA

  5. Research in Denmark • What kind of research into homonegativity and heteronormativity in sports has been undertaken in Denmark ?

  6. Research • Blank site 

  7. Leader of Department of Exercise and Sports Science • Else Trangbæk: • ”I willtry a seewhat, and if I can find somethingabout thisissue”

  8. Professor in Department of Exercise and Sports Science • Gertrud Pfister: • “I do not know of any research in Denmark and any researchers doing work in this area in Denmark” • I have the feeling (it is just a feeling) that homophobia is not such a big issue here?? The press handles lesbian handball players without a lot of homophobia

  9. International Director, Play the Game • Jens Sejer Andersen: • ”I willbesurpricedifyou can find any research” • ”It does not seem to have anyinterest for the sports confederations – at least not for the Danish Soccer Federation”

  10. What have sports federations done? • The twobiggest sports federations in Denmark (Danish Gymnastic and Sports Associations DGI) and Sports Confederation of Denmark DIF) have not done any research or specificprojects in thisarea

  11. What kind of experiencedo we have in general in Denmark? • Sports events • Media debate and TV programmes

  12. World Outgames • DGI and DIF supportedEuroGames 2003 • DGI and DIF wereveryimportant partners in World Outgames 2009. • Sportsprogrammeorganised by LGBT and main stream sports organisations and clubs • Manysubstainablepartnershipswere established. • Volunteers, education program, bestpractice, event management etc.)

  13. Legacy of World Outgames • The Sports, Culture and Human Rmeightsprogram at the World Outgames 2009 had a biginfluence on mainstream organisations , church, NGO`s and in someparts of business • LGBT sport and LGBT life becameveryvisible and shown in a new context

  14. TVs Sport • The media has followed the debateaboutsocceerplayers at a highlevel • TV programme 27th of September 2012. • Lars Jacobsen Danish national player • ” I would not come out myselfif I wasgay, it would create to much attention”

  15. Homofobi in elite sport • Goal keeper ArekOnyszko made homophobiccommentsaboutgays in a book • The Danish Superliga clubs OB • and FCM kickedhim out. • OB made a match between • ”LGBT national team” and anotherminority team.

  16. We would also like to discuss whether a European research project into this topic would be fruitful and what kind of study this could be

  17. Pan Idræt is proactive • Pan Idræt is Copenhagen’s LGBT sports club with 17 sports and is the largest LGBT organisation in Denmark. • Because of the homophobia experienced by its football section, the issue has been discussed with DGI and the Culture (sports) minister UffeElbæk on several occasions • Pan Idræt now has a goal for a campaign similar to that in UK to be launched in Denmark • Meeting with ministry tomorrow (12 Oct) Paul Brummitt, Chairman

  18. Minister of Culture

  19. UK Charter againstHomophobia in Sport • http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/equalities/lgbt/sports-charter/

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