The dome of silence
Subtitle: sexual harassment and abuse in sport
By: Sandra Kirby, Lorraine Greaves and Olena Hankinsky
Contributors: Greaves, Lorraine; Hankinsky, Olena
Publisher: Fernwood; Zed Books
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Halifax, N.S; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
Subjects: Child athletes -- Abuse of; High school athletes -- Abuse of; Women athletes -- Abuse of; Sexual harassment; Sex crimes; Child sexual abuse by coaches; Sports -- Moral and ethical aspects
Other titles: Sexual harassment and abuse in sport
Description: "This book brings violence in sport to life through athletes' own stories of abuse. The authors scrutinize the values underlying sport by examining the contradictory experiences of Canada's elite athletes. Values such as competition, compulsory heterosexuality and patriotism are analyzed for their effects on athletes, coaches and the culture of sport. The authors recommend revamping these values in order to create a more ethical and caring sport scene for all. They describe changes that have been made by sports organizations and point to further steps that need to be taken by all who participate in organized sport."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-175)