Joaquín Piedra

El patriarcado no es transparente: competencias del profesorado para reconocer desigualdad

Resumen Este artículo presenta resultados derivados de un proyecto de investigación de excelencia subvencionado por la Junta de Andalucía. El propósito de este artículo es analizar las competencias del profesorado para reconocer indicadores de desigualdad en educación. Para ello, realizamos un estudio descriptivo de tipo encuesta, utilizando una escala de valoración. Participan en el estudio 324 profesores de Andalucía. Los resultados muestran que el profesorado tiene más dificultades para reconocer indicadores relacionados con las políticas de igualdad y el lenguaje no sexista. Asimismo, los profesores muestran menos competencias en el reconocimiento de la desigualdad que las profesoras.

Homophobia and heterosexism: Spanish physical education teachers’ perceptions

Abstract Physical education is traditionally a heteronormative environment, despite current studies highlighting the existence of positive changes in sport towards sexual diversity. In Spain, physical education teachers’ attitudes towards sexual minorities are an under-researched area. The current study identifies physical education teachers’ perceptions towards homophobia and heterosexism, raising questions as to whether societies are hostile or more tolerant in regard to gays and lesbians in sport. This research involved 170 physical education teachers from mixed schools, using a modified version of the questionnaire of homophobia and heterosexism perceptions. Results show heterosexist and homophobic behaviour is apparent in physical education lessons, with teachers aware of these behaviours. Furthermore, it is highlighted that students use homosexually themed language as an instrument to discriminate against gays and lesbians. This language use is not common amongst teachers, although when it is present, it is clearer and more frequent amongst male teachers.

Does sexuality play in the stadium? Climate of tolerance/rejection towards sexual diversity among soccer players in Spain

Abstract Traditionally, sport has been an environment of discrimination and hostility towards diverse sexual orientations. Yet, recent studies with young athletes signal greater tolerance towards this phenomenon in sport. The acceptance of sexual diversity in sport remains understudied in Spain. This study sought to understand if Spanish sport presents Eric Anderson’s classification of attitudes that are more or less tolerant of sexual diversity. For this, a convenience sample of 279 Spanish soccer players (90.7% males; 9.3% females) was used. Attitudes were measured in an experimental form with the SDS – Attitude Scale towards Sexual Diversity in Sport questionnaire. Results demonstrate medium levels of rejection towards sexual diversity. The data generated by this study can help sport managers implement sensible and effective measures with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to ameliorate discrimination in soccer.