Tag: gender studies

The special issue seeks to explore the complex and dynamic intersections of gender with organizations of sports, a field that remains a powerful site for the negotiation of identities, power relations, and social norms. This issue invites submissions that critically engage with the ways in which gender shapes experiences, opportunities, and representations in professional sports organizations, as well as the (gendered) organizational and institutional structures that govern sports practices.

The Richmond Gender in Sport Research Centre (RGiSRC), Richmond American University London, and RIASA Leeds are pleased to invite submissions for the fourth annual Breaking Barriers Conference. Taking place on the eve of the Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ in Yorkshire, Breaking Barriers 2027 will bring together academics, students, practitioners, policymakers, community organisations, and industry professionals to explore how sport can contribute to a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society.

The consequences of gender policing in international professional sports have, in the last 20 years, had particular effects on the lives and careers of African women athletes, as they have been at the forefront of exposing the human rights abuses that have taken place under the guise of “gender eligibility” or “gender verification” policies. SportsAfrica Gender and Sexuality Working Group invites you to a panel discussion on Gender Policing in African Sporting Contexts. This webinar brings together a group of researchers, advocates and athletes in African sport to share their knowledge and expertise about questions of sex/gender policing and justice.

Sport is a powerful social arena — a place in which social relations are both reproduced and transformed. Despite significant progress in women's participation in sport, gender inequalities persist across domains such as power, governance, media representation, economic resources, and career opportunities. This conference aims to foster interdisciplinary, critical dialogue on gender and sport in contemporary societies, linking historical perspectives with present-day challenges. Special emphasis is placed on understanding social change, as well as identifying structural constraints and transformative possibilities within the field of sport.

This series explores the intersection of sport, women, and gender, challenging binary thinking and embracing the full gender spectrum. Covering recreation to elite sport, the series takes an interdisciplinary approach, addressing social, cultural, and political issues, advocating for inclusive and diverse perspectives. Founded by Helen Jefferson Lenskyj, Professor Emerita at the University of Toronto, Emerald Studies in Sport and Gender is dedicated to advancing research on women and gender in sport. The current editor is Toby Miller, Distinguished Professor at the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey in Guadalajar.

Noemi Steuerwald is completing her PhD in history while conducting interdisciplinary research across history, literature, and animal-human studies. Her PhD thesis focuses on the cultural and gender history of equestrian sport, examining how gender difference is constructed and reproduced in a discipline where physical differences do not disadvantage women. Looking ahead, she is interested in expanding her research on to the interplay between commercialization, power, and gender in sport, exploring how social hierarchies and institutional structures shape participation and meaning-making across both amateur and elite contexts.

Join us at Breaking Barriers, a transformative conference exploring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sports. Unveil the power of equality and sustainability, disrupting norms in the sports industry. Gain insights, forge collaborations, and be part of shaping a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for sports. Break barriers with us! This conference offers not only innovative papers and engaging keynotes but also industry-expert led workshops and discussion panels. It is open to both academics and professionals, creating a unique platform for dialogue and collaboration.

Academics in various disciplines are writing about sport. Sport in Society is a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary forum for academics to discuss the growing relationship of sport to significant areas of modern life. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Investigating the climate vulnerability of North American ultra-endurance running events by Lance Warwick, Jonathan R. Oliveira & Mikihiro Sato.

Academics in various disciplines are writing about sport. Sport in Society is a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary forum for academics to discuss the growing relationship of sport to significant areas of modern life. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: The emergence of new mountain biking media practices: toward a culture of inclusive mountain biking by Fiona Spotswood, Martin Hurcombe & Maria Moxey (open access)

Academics in various disciplines are writing about sport. Sport in Society is a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary forum for academics to discuss the growing relationship of sport to significant areas of modern life. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: The redefinition of a Chinese sports hero’s public image: evidence from the reactions on Chinese social media to Sun Yang’s international trial by Tang-Yun Leng, Shuo Yang & Alan Bairner.