Artículo
Homophobia and heterosexism: Spanish Physical Education teachers’ perceptions
Autor/es | Piedra de la Cuadra, Joaquín
Ramírez Macías, Gonzalo Ries, Francis Rodríguez Sánchez, Augusto Rembrandt Phipps, Catherine |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Educación Física y Deporte |
Fecha de publicación | 2016 |
Fecha de depósito | 2016-10-05 |
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Resumen | Physical education is traditionally a heteronormative environment, despite current studies highlighting the existence of positive changes in sport towards sexual diversity. In Spain, physical education teachers’ attitudes ... Physical education is traditionally a heteronormative environment, despite current studies highlighting the existence of positive changes in sport towards sexual diversity. In Spain, physical education teachers’ attitudes towards sexual minorities are an under-researched area. The current study identifies physical education teachers’ perceptions towards homophobia and heterosexism in their lessons, raising questions as to whether societies are hostile or more tolerant in regards to gays and lesbians in sport. This experimental and cross-sectional descriptive research involved 170 Physical Education teachers from mixed schools, using a modified version of the original questionnaire of homophobia and heterosexism perceptions by Morrow and Gill (2003). Results show heterosexist and homophobic behavior is apparent in physical education lessons, with teachers aware of these behaviours. Furthermore, it is highlighted that students use homosexually-themed language as an instrument to discriminate against gays and lesbians. This language use is not common among teachers, although when it is present, it is clearer and more frequent amongst male teachers. |
Cita | Piedra de la Cuadra, J., Ramírez Macías, G., Ries, F., Rodriguez-Sánchez. Augusto Rembrandt, y Phipps, C. (2016). Homophobia and heterosexism: Spanish Physical Education teachers’ perceptions. Sport in Society: Cultures, Commerce, Media, Politics, 19 (8-9), 1156-1170. |
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