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Published on: October 24, 2019
Discrimination Against Women in Sport: A Scopus-Based Bibliometric Analysis (1995-2026)
Vinu Wilson1, Dilshit Azeezul Kabeer1, Josyula Tejaswi2
1Department of Physical Education & Sports, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605014, India.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 27, 2026
Summary
Gender discrimination in sports negatively impacts women
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Sociology of Sport
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Gender discrimination in sport is a global issue affecting women's participation, leadership, media visibility, pay, and safety.
- These discriminatory practices harm athletes' psychological well-being, mental health, and overall sports experience.
- Previous research has lacked a comprehensive quantitative synthesis of this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research on gender discrimination in sport.
- To identify key themes, research trends, and collaboration patterns.
- To synthesize the existing body of knowledge and highlight research gaps.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 397 peer-reviewed documents (1995-2026) from the Scopus database.
- Utilized Bibliometric R package 4.2.1 and Biblioshiny for data analysis.
- Employed science-mapping techniques (keyword co-occurrence, thematic clustering, network analysis) and performance indicators.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in scientific production post-mid-2010s, with growing collaboration and citation impact.
- Core themes include gender inequality, leadership exclusion, media representation, harassment, abuse, and structural discrimination.
- These issues are linked to reduced athlete well-being (stress, anxiety, decreased participation); recent themes include intersectionality, safeguarding, and governance.
Conclusions:
- Research on gender discrimination in sport is a multidisciplinary, policy-relevant field.
- Addressing discrimination is crucial for equity and athlete well-being, promoting long-term participation.
- Gaps exist in Global South contexts and intervention studies, necessitating evidence-driven strategies for equity, inclusion, and ethical governance.
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