Over 80% of women working in football have experienced discrimination, new survey finds
A survey conducted by Women In Football (WIF) has revealed that 82 per cent of women working in football have experienced discrimination in the workplace.
The figure is up from the reported 66 per cent in 2020, demonstrating a significant increase. 62 per cent of respondents have faced sexist ‘banter’ in the workplace, which remains unchanged since 2016.
Only 23 per cent of those who experienced gender-based discrimination at work felt comfortable reporting it, up from 12 per cent in 2020.
Of those who reported discrimination, many said nothing happened as a result; some were even pressured to stop pursuing the issues, or suffered unpleasant consequences. READ MORE: US football star Megan Rapinoe to retire after 2023 NWSL season The report also concluded that a glass ceiling inhibits the progress of women to higher positions: only 27 per cent felt encouraged to ‘forge pathways’ Additionally, 18 per cent of women in football have experienced sexual harassment, which has increased from 15 per cent in 2016.
