For Women’s Euro 2022 to have a meaningful legacy, football must do more to tackle racism and sexism
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For Women’s Euro 2022 to have a meaningful legacy, football must do more to tackle racism and sexism
Jayne Caudwell, Bournemouth University
Women have been playing football for a long time – and for a long time they have had to fight to be respected.
In 1969, the Daily Mirror used a photograph of a female footballer’s shorts falling down while she jumped to head the ball. In the 1990s, players reported men walking across the pitch during women’s football league games.
While Women’s Euro 2022 has set new standards in terms of attendance and media coverage of the women’s game, this generation of players continues to experience sexism.
Research carried out by broadcasters and media in Germany found that lewd remarks and other insults on social media were widespread during the 2022 Euros. Top-flight players in Germany reported experiencing sexism from journalists and coaches.
There is no official campaign against sexism in football from within the English Football Association. Ahead of ...
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