Gender-Based Violence in Children's Sport

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This book addresses the major forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in children's sport, including sexual, physical, and psychological violence and neglect. It reviews the historical, sociocultural, and political influences on violence towards children, and sets out future agendas for research and practice to eliminate GBV in sport. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART I Introduction to Childhood and Child Athletes 1 Introduction 2 A Brief History of Childhood: What It Means to Be a Child 3 The Making of Elite Child Athletes 4 What Is Gender? PART II Forms of Gender-Based Violence 5 What Is Gender-Based Violence? 6 Psychological Violence in Children's Sport 7 Neglect in Children's Sport 8 Sexual Violence in Children's Sport 9 Physical Violence in Children's Sport 10 The Effects of Gender-Based Violence PART III Why Does Gender-Based Violence Occur? How Is It Sustained and Silenced? 11 Addressing Cultural Norms of Sport 12 A Look at Failed Sport Policies 13 The Autonomy of Sport PART IV Recommendations and Conclusions 14 Realising Children's Sport Without Violence 15 Conclusion