Life Solved
Equality and Abuse in Football ft. Dr Beth Clarkson and Dr Tom Webb
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Episode notes
In the first of this two-part special on the state of football, researchers from the University of Portsmouth explore how football in the UK is moving towards becoming a fairer game, and look at the challenges still faced.
Dr Tom Webb shares insights into his research around match officials: how this group has been marginalised and is subject to abuse at every level. He compares this to work he’s done internationally and asks what can be done to ensure people’s rights to a safe working experience are respected.
Dr Beth Clarkson works to promote equality and diversity in sports. She’s a Policy Advisor for Fair Game UK and discusses how policy and governance can be used to drive sustainability and fairness in the sport. She thinks that research can be fundamental in bringing marginalised voices to the fore in decision-making at every level of the game.
DR TOM WEBB @DRTOMWEBB
https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-webb
DR BETH CLARKSON @DRBCLARKSON
https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/beth-clarkson
FAIR GAME UK
ABUSE, REFEREES AND MATCH OFFICIALS
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ELITE WOMEN’S SPORT
ARE WOMEN WINNING THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY IN SPORT?
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