Fear of discrimination is stopping LGBTQ+ youth playing sport, study finds
A new study has revealed that fear of discrimination is prohibiting LGBTQ+ youth from participating in sport. According to research released on 15 September by the Trevor Project, one in three LGBTQ+ young people said they participate in sports. This is a stark difference from the more than 50% of America’s general population who said they do take part in sport. Part of this is attributed to almost one in five (18%) LGBTQ+ youth who do get involved sharing that they have heard negative comments from athletic officials at their…
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