14. Queer Representation and the 2023 Womens World Cup

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer, a podcast that creates space to talk about all things queer. In this episode, hosts Archie and Katie dive into the topic of queer representation in the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023. They discuss the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation in sports, the impact it has on inclusivity, and the challenges faced by queer athletes.

Throughout the episode, Archie and Katie touch on various subjects, including the recent queer Barn Dance they attended, the introduction of a bill in Australia to protect LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination, and the controversial use of transgender images in a Channel Seven program. They also highlight positive moments of LGBTQ+ visibility in the Women's World Cup, such as Megan Rapinoe's iconic kiss with her girlfriend and the inclusion of openly queer coaches.

The hosts emphasize the significance of representation for women and queer people in sports, providing role models and challenging stereotypes. They discuss the influence of increased visibility on young athletes struggling with their identities and the important work being done by LGBTQ+ sports organizations.

Join Archie and Katie as they reflect on the power of representation in sports and invite listeners to continue the conversation. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes that explore being queer and trans in the world of sports.

Topics Discussed:

- Queer representation in the Women's World Cup 2023

- LGBTQIA+ visibility in sports

- LGBTQ+ discrimination and laws in different countries

- Controversial use of transgender images in media

- Positive moments of LGBTQ+ visibility in sports

- Challenges faced by queer athletes

- Importance of LGBTQ+ representation for women in sports

- Role of LGBTQ+ sports organizations

- Inclusivity and acceptance in sports

List of resources we found helpful:
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230818-fifa-2023-womens-world-cup-good-queer-joy-on-and-off-the-pitch
https://www.outsports.com/2023/7/11/23787885/world-cup-women-gay-lesbian-lgbtq-usa-australia-brazil
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/08/16/womens-world-cup-gay-players-lgbt/
https://www.autostraddle.com/2023-world-cup-gay-players/
https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-lgbtq-e6c9d1e954dc25d252b0664e35f6b407
https://www.openlynews.com/i/?id=0becd1db-a76a-476f-bc78-0357a9b3e541
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/sam-kerr-is-the-hero-i-needed-growing-up-as-a-queer-football-fanatic-in-australia/ydfunlsqs
https://gaycitynews.com/strong-lgbtq-representation-fifa-womens-world-cup/

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