• 82% of Women in Football members reported discrimination
  • Figure was up from 66% in 2020 but future is more optimistic

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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