Discrimination against women in football at an all-time high

In the footsteps of lionesses' Winning Euro 2022 has revived a sense of optimism about eradicating sexism in football. Photo: Getty Images/Sarah Stier

But this is countered by the fact that women still face difficulties in trying to break into the top echelons of the football industry. , with women generally being given greater access to entry-level and intermediate-level positions.

The survey showed that a glass ceiling remains on their path to senior positions in the professional field: only 27% of women are encouraged pave the way to top positions, which Harrison called a «concern.»

«We are calling on the industry to be more transparent and bring their data together so that, collectively, we have an accurate picture of the football workforce from which we can drive change «, she said.

«It is also clear that employers in the football industry must create a safe and rewarding system for people to report discrimination and then protect those on the host side and properly address problem.

“Like all other forms of discrimination, sexism can ruin careers and lives. Unfortunately, this is becoming more and more common. Football needs to improve its game and show zero tolerance for criminals.

«Despite all these problems, there is optimism that women can succeed in this industry.»