Violence, Harassment and repression of LGBT+ people still exists globally.
Annually on May17th, IDAHOBIT– International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia is a co-ordinated International grass roots community date to raise awareness around LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion, alongside encouraging society to take action against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.
In the spirit of DAHOBIT theme of ‘Breaking The Silence’ Just a Ball Game? (JBG?) in partnership with LGBT Dorset Equality Network, released a survey looking at homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in sport.
It is hoped that whatever the outcomes, and/or differences found to our survey results (and therefore hard evidence collated for use) a decade ago, we can implement the findings to engage in dialog with the policy makers, NGB’s, the media, employers and general public to take action against any discrimination, persecution or hate crime which LGBTQ+ people face.
Despite advancement over recent years with some athletes ‘coming out’ sports are still very much an area of perceived male, masculine dominance and achievement. Along with the breaking down of these stereotypes and challenging sexism and misogyny there is also a need to try and eradicate to a minimum all forms of discrimination.
JBG?’s survey is anonymous, it will take you around 5 minutes to sign into and complete and will be available to fill out until 11th July 2020.
They have allocated inclusive questions for both LGBTQ+ people and those who identify as heterosexual to answer to try and establish a balanced overview of what is relevant to all in 2020.
Survey link: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/justaballgame/
