Sexual harassment in sport: Perceptions and experiences of American female student-athletes

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 283-295

  Volkwein, Karin A E ^a   Schnell, Frauke I ^a   Sherwood, Dennis ^a   Livezey, Anne ^a  

^a WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

sexual harassment; sport; student athletes; USA

Indexed keywords

EID: 0009341787     PISSN: 10126902     EISSN: 14617218     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1012690297032003005     Document Type: Article

References (34)

1. Acosta, R. and Carpenter, L. (1992) 'Perceived Causes of the Declining Representation of Women Leaders in Intercollegiate Sports - 1992 Update', unpublished ms. Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY.
2. Baker-Finch, S. (1995) Don't Stand for Sexual Harassment, AussieSport Action6(4): 16-17 (available on the Internet at http://www.ausport.gov.au/act646.html).
3. Brackenridge, C. (1996) Healthy Sport for Healthy Girls? The Role of Parents in Preventing Sexual Abuse in Sport. Paper presented at the Pre-Olympic Scientific Congress, Dallas.
4. Brackenridge, C. (1997) ' "He Owned Me Basically.": Women's Experience of Sexual Abuse in Sport', International Review for the Sociology of Sport32(2): 115-130.
5. Bradley, M. (1994) Cross-gender Coaching: Taking a Closer Look, Athletic Management, August/September: 18-26.
6. Bryant, A. (1993) Hostile Hallways. The AAUW Survey on Sexual Harassment in America's Schools, Journal of School Health63: 355-359.
7. Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (1994) Harassment in Sport: A Guide to Policies, Procedures and Resources. Ottawa: Author.
8. Chacon, R. (1994) Former Coach Pleads Guilty to Child Rape, Boston Globe, 3 December, p. 14.
9. Cleary, J., Schmieler, C., Parascenzo, L. and Ambrosio, N. (1994) Sexual Harassment of College Students: Implications for the Campus Health Promotion, Journal of American College Health43: 3-10.
10. Crosset, T., Benedict, J. and McDonald, M. (1995) Male Student-Athletes Reported for Sexual Assault: A Survey of Campus Police Departments and Judicial Affairs Offices, Journal of Sport and Social Issues, May: 126-140.
11. Disch, L. and Kane, M.J. (1996) When a Looker is Really a Bitch: Lisa Olson, Sport and the Heterosexual Matrix, Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society21: 278-306.
12. Figone, A. (1994) Teacher-Coach Role Conflict: Its Impact on Students and Student-Athletes, Physical Educator51: 29-34.
13. Garlick, R. (1994) Male and Female Responses to Ambiguous Instructor Behaviors, Sex Roles30: 135-158.
14. Goleman, D. (1991) Sexual Harassment: About Power, not Sex, New York Times, 22 October.
15. Goodman, E. (1993) The Coach and His Girls: A Dangerous Bond, Glamour, October: p. 248.
16. Hall, M.A. (1997) Review of Crossing the Line, International Review for the Sociology of Sport32(3): 307-309.
17. Katz, J. (1995) Reconstructing Masculinity in the Locker Room: The Mentors in Violence Project, Harvard Educational Review65: 163-174.
18. Lenskyj, H. (1992a) Unsafe at Home Base; Women's Experience of Sexual Harassment in University Sport and Physical Education, Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal1: 19-33.
19. Lenskyj, H. (1992b) Sexual Harassment: Female Athletes' Experiences and Coaches' Responsibilities, Science Periodical on Research and Technology in Sport12(6): 1-5.
20. Masteralexis, L. (1995) Sexual Harassment and Athletics: Legal and Policy Implications for Athletic Departments, Journal of Sport and Social Issues, May: 141-156.
21. Melnick, M. (1992) Male Athletes and Sexual Assault, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance63: 32-35.
22. Messner, M. and Sabo, D. (1994) Sex, Violence, and Power in Sports: Rethinking Masculinity. Freedom, CA: Crossing.
23. National Victims' Center (1992) Rape in America: Report to the Nation. Arlington, VA: Author.
24. Nelson, M.B. (1994) The Stronger Women Get, the More Men Love Football: Sexism and the American Culture of Sports. New York: Harcourt Brace.
25. Palzkill, B. (1993) 'Körper- und Bewegunsentwicklung in Gewaltverhältnissen - Was hat Sport mit sexueller Gewalt zu tun?' in P. Gieß-Stüber and I. Hartmann-Tews (eds) Frauen und Sport in Europa. Sankt Augustin: Academia.
26. Parrot, A., Cummings, N., Marchell, T.C. and Hofner, J. (1994) A Rape Awareness and Prevention Model for Male Athletes, Journal of American College Health42: 179-186.
27. Patterson, D. (1996) 'Volleyscene - Under Fire', Volleyball, April: 24-34, 104.
28. Sanday, P. (1981) The Socio-cultural Context of Rape: A Cross-cultural Study, Journal of Social Issues37: 5-27.
29. Sanday, P. (1990) Fraternity Gang Rapes: Sex, Brotherhood, and Privilege on Campus. New York: New York University Press.
30. Slippery Rock University (1991) Sexual Harassment Survey. Slippery Rock UniversityPennsylvania: Student Health Services.
31. Temple University (1992) Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment - Resource and Policy Guide. Philadelphia, PA: Author.
32. Vellante, J. (1994) Former NECC Coach Accused of Sexual Harassment, Boston Globe, 12 October, p. 65.
33. Wolohan, J. (1995) Title IX and Sexual Harassment of Student Athletes, Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, March: 52-55.
34. Women's Sport Foundation (1994) An Educational Resource Kit for Athletic Administrators: Prevention of Sexual Harassment in Athletic Settings. New York: Women's Sport Foundation.