After reading the entry “Sexuality and Sport” it is argued that sports as a socio-cultural institution is behind the times compared to the rest of western society (Fusco 2011:545). The existence of a variety of different types of sexuality, does not appear to be openly discussed, explained Fusco (2011:545). It is uncommon to hear about an athlete coming out as gay, and there are some theories as to why this is: One theory, Fusco (2011) explains, is called the “conspiracy of silence” where it is assumed, not discussed, that everyone is heterosexual in sport. (545). This assumption creates an unwelcoming environment for athletes to openly identify with their sexuality if it is not heterosexuality. Another theme brought forward by Fusco (2011)
