Gender Equality and the Olympic Programme

A new book examines the Olympic program from a critical feminist perspective to shed light on gender and inclusion issues at the Olympic Games and in the Olympic Movement. It identifies and analyzes changes made in the Olympic Programmes for London 2012, Sochi 2014, Rio 2016, Pyeongchang 2018, Tokyo 2020, and Beijing 2022 Games, as well as the IOC's slow and uneven progress toward gender equality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking study delves into the Olympic program from a critical feminist lens, shedding fresh light on the pressing issues of gender and inclusion within the Olympic Games and the broader Olympic Movement. By employing a comprehensive approach that combines both quantitative and qualitative data, the book identifies and examines the transformative changes and persistent gender disparities introduced to the Olympic Programmes for London 2012, as well as subsequent Summer and Winter Olympic Games (Sochi 2014, Rio 2016, and Pyeongchang 2018), as well as the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Games. Drawing upon the IOC's own publications, information from international and national sport federations, and media sources, the book provides a detailed account of the IOC's slow and uneven progress toward gender equality at the Olympic Games. This invaluable resource is a must-read for students, researchers, practitioners, and policy makers interested in the Olympic Games, sport studies, gender studies, women's sport, and major events.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367433741