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Fifa 2023 Women's World Cup: 'Good, queer joy' on and off the pitch

As openly queer moments at the Women's World Cup shine, women footballers gay uplifting trend of inclusivity emerges. They are eagerly walking through it. This year, the competition has become a display of inclusivity and representation. The game ended in a draw.

Regardless of the score lines throughout the competition, increased representation — both through displays of athlete affection as well as these fan moments touted online — is making an impact on the game. A platform for visibility. Researchers from the US Center for American progress suggest half of gay, lesbian and bisexual players hide their sexual identities from their teams.

Yet change is evident — with women players leading the charge. While there is already a certain level of acceptance in countries including the United Statesplayers from more historically conservative countries, such as Colombia, are now out about their sexual identities on the field, too.

Better visibility, enduring challenges. And in the UK, census data showed more than 1. And even for those people who are comfortable being out, issues such as harassment and discrimination abound. And in the corporate world, once surging DEI programmes are taking a hit amid mass layoffs.

New Zealand captain Ali Riley painted her nails the colours of the gay pride flag on one hand and the transgender flag on the other. Women may be uniquely positioned to further this fight for visibility. They thrive on a specific expression of masculinity, leaving little room for expansive identities.

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