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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Discrimination against women working in English football on rise, survey says

A twitter account showing the 'Enough is Enough' social media boycott in London in April 2021.
Yvonne Harrison, CEO of Women in Football, said: ‘Like all other forms of discrimination, sexism can ruin careers and lives. Sadly, it’s becoming more widespread’. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

The vast majority of women working in football in England have experienced discrimination, with the number continuing to increase, new data has shown.

A survey conducted by the group Women in Football found 82% of its members reporting some form of discrimination, defined as including sexism, sexual harassment and derogatory comments on ability based on gender, up from 66% in 2020. Of those who had such an experience, only 23% said they felt they could report it to their employer.

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