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More than half of female football fans experience sexism on match days in England

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  • Survey finds 85% of women did not report abuse
  • Kick It Out calls on clubs to do more to combat problem

More than 50% of female football fans have experienced sexism on match days in England, with younger women, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ supporters particularly affected by a growing problem, according to a new survey.

After commissioning a research study to examine sexism and misogyny in football, the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has launched a campaign to combat these issues. It has urged the sport to ensure women’s complaints are taken seriously.

Continue reading…Survey finds 85% of women did not report abuseKick It Out calls on clubs to do more to combat problemMore than 50% of female football fans have experienced sexism on match days in England, with younger women, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ supporters particularly affected by a growing problem, according to a new survey.After commissioning a research study to examine sexism and misogyny in football, the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has launched a campaign to combat these issues. It has urged the sport to ensure women’s complaints are taken seriously. Continue reading…