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Irene Kamberidou

Dr., Professor of Sociology

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Sociology Department of the School of Economics and Political Science

Irene Kamberidou's Biography

Dr. Irene Kamberidou, Professor of Sociology is a member of the "Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee"of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA): https://www.uoa.gr/ (also see https://en.uoa.gr/) . She teaches 'Principles of Sociology' (2003-2024), 'Gender Issues in Sport and Society' (2006-2024), and the graduate courses 'Degendering in Sport and Society' (2020-2024), 'Sport Sociology', 'Special Issues in Sport Sociology" (2010-2024) at the School of Physical Education and Sport Science (SPESS) and the Sociology Department of the School of Economic and Political Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Dr. Kamberidou established the first 'Gender Issues in Sport' course at SPESS in 2006, taught every semester to this day. She also prepared the first Gender & Sport chapter for Fylopedia e-encyclopedia of the NKUA's Gender Equality Center (www.uoa.gr). Dr. Kamberidou received her BA and MA from Emmanuel College and Boston College respectively, Boston, Massachusetts and her PhD from the Sociology Department of the Panteios University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens, Greece. Her studies also include one year at the Sorbonne (Paris IV): junior year abroad program. She is a member of the Hellenic Sociological Society (HSS), the Greek representative of the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW) and a member of the Panhellenic Union for the Promotion of Women in Sports (PEPGAS). Dr. Kamberidou –with active participation at international and European conferences, including publications– has also contributed as a gender expert and moderator in many of the European Commission’s high-level conferences, meetings, projects and workshops addressing exclusionary practices: Gender and Technolgy, women's underrepreentation in STEM and ICT, etc. ___________

PUBLICATIONS --RESEARCH (SAMPLE):

- Georgiou, Y., Patsantaras, N., & Kamberidou, I. (2024). THE RUNNING TRIBES: TYPOLOGY OF THE LONG-DISTANCE RUNNING COMMUNITY OF GREECE. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, vol 11, no.3, pp. 1-18. Open Access Publishing Group. Issue: https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejep/issue/view/358
Abstract: https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejep/article/view/5435
Article: https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejep/article/view/5435/8067

-Kamberidou, Irene (2020). “Distinguished” Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Economy and the Multitasking Whirlpool. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Springer Open, Volume 9, Article number: 3 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-020-0114-y, https://rdcu.be/b0Qss, In Springer Nature: https://rdcu.be/b0Qs

-Patsantaras, N., & Kamberidou, I. (2022). EXPERIENCING THE MYTH: GREEKNESS AND THE GERMAN HERO. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science (ISSN: 2501 - 1235), 8(6), 61-82. Open Access Publishing Group. Publisher's VersionAbstract experiencing_the_myth_published_august_19_2022_.pdf

-Kamberidou, I., & Kefi-Chatzichamperi, E. (2021). THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR GENDER EQUALITY: WOMEN, SPORTS AND MILITARY INSTITUTIONS. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science (ISSN: 2501 - 1235), 7(3), 90-116. Open Access Publishing Group. Publisher's Version Abstract doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v7i3.3959

-Kamberidou, I. (2019). GENDER INTEGRATION IN THE MILITARY: GENDER-NEUTRAL STANDARDS AND COED SPORTS. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 5(11), 23-45. Open Access Publishing Group. Publisher's Version Abstract gender.integration.in_.the_.military_.pdf

- Kefi-Chatzichamperi, E., Kamberidou, I., & Patsantaras, N. (2021). COED SPORTS AS AN ‘INTEGRATION TOOL’ IN HELLENIC MILITARY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science (ISSN 2501 – 1235), vol.7, issue 1, pp. 1-19. Open Access Publishing Group. http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v7i1.3726 (DOI will be activated when issue is closed/completed).
Issue: https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejep/issue/view/237
Abstract: https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejep/article/view/3726
Article: https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejep/article/view/3726/6362

--Kamberidou, I., Bonias, A., & Patsantaras, N. (2019). SPORT AS A MEANS OF INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION FOR "THOSE OF US WITH DISABILITIES". European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 5(12), 99-128. Open Access Publishing Group. Publisher's Version Abstract inclusionintegrationdisability.sport_.oct_.32019_.pdf

-Curt, C., & Kamberidou, I. (2019). GENDER, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN FRANCE. 5th Scientific Conference on "Physical Activity and Health". School of Physical Education & Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12-14 April, Athens, Greece. Sociology Lab–Sociology of Sport.Abstract genderentrepreneurswomen.sport_.pdf detailed.abstract.kamberidou.curt_.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. & Chroni, S. (2016).The Greek Experience: Outstanding Women in the Social Space of Sport. In Inspirational Women in Europe: making a difference in Physical Education, Sport and Dance (pp. 224–242). Juiz de Fora, Brazil.: Rosa Diketmüller (editor). Juiz de Fora : NGIME/UFJF, 2016 (IAPESGW Continent Series). Publication of the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW), ISBN 978-85-67380-55-1. Abstract inspirational_women_in_europe_0330_continentes_europa.pdf book_cover_inspiratoinal_women_in_sport.jpg inspirational_women_hardcopy_sample.pdf inspirational_women_in_europe_making_a_difference_in_phys.ed_.sport_and_dance.pdf

--Georgiou, Y., Patsantaras, N., & Kamberidou, I. (2018). Homophobia predictors – A case study in Greece: heterosexual physical education student attitudes towards male and female homosexuality. Journal of Physical Education and Sport (JPES), 18(2), 1209-1216. Online ISSN: 2247 - 806X; p-ISSN: 2247 – 8051; ISSN - L = 2247 - 8051 © JPES (DOI:10.7752/jpes.2018.s2180). Publisher's Version Abstract homophobia_2018.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. (2012). New Realms of Agency: Promoting Peace Education and Gender Equity through Sport. In Sport Science and Physical Education, [Ed. Luminita Georgescu ], Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), Eolss Publishers, Oxford ,UK. Oxford ,UK: Developed under the Auspices of UNESCO, Eolss publ.Abstract unescochapter_new_realsm_of_agency_-sport.pdf new_realms_of_agency_e1-12-89-14.pdf

--Kamberidou, I. (2012). Athletes United for Peace: Reconciliation through Sport. In Proceedings of the international conference SPORT AS A MEDIATOR BETWEEN CULTURES (pp. 187–202). International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE/CIEPSS), Hanns-Braun-Strase Friesenhaus II D-14053 Berlin. Editors Ronnie Lidor, Karl-Heinz Schneider & Katrin Koenen. ISBN 978-3-9811179-4-3 copyright 2012 by ICSSPE.

-Kamberidou, I. (2012). PEACE EDUCATION: MOVING FORWARD THROUGH SPORT– ATHLETES UNITED FOR PEACE (chapter six, pp. 205-266 in English). In Gender, Social Capital, Multiculturalism & Sport [book in Greek, chapter six in English] (pp. 205–266). Publisher: Telethrion, Athens, pp.205-266. peace-education-moving-forward-through-sport-athletes-united-for-peace.pdf book_gender_social_capital_multiculturalism_and_sport.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. (2011). Athlete Activism and Peace Education: Bridging the Social Inequality Gap through Sports.. Nebula, 8, 168–180. Samar Habib. Publisher's Version athlete_activism_and_peace_education.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. (2011). Athlete Activism and Peace Education: Bridging the Social Inequality Gap through Sports.. NEBULA 8.1, a Journal of Multidisciplinary Scholarship, 168–180.Abstract athlete_activism_and_peace_education.pdf

--Kamberidou, I. (2010). Social Gender and Biological Gender: Gender in Sport and the Historicity of Women’s Exclusion [in Greek]. Women & Sport, 7, 7–24. Publication of the Panhellenic Union for the Promotion of Women in Sports (PEPGAS).Abstract social_gender_biological_gender_1_2010.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. (2010). Women Entrepreneurs, An Emerging Economic Force (Press Corner http://www.womanatbusiness.eu/ViewShopStaticPage.aspx?ValueId=2901). European Commission Enterprise and Industry. Global Women News:

-Kamberidou, I., Tsopani, D., Dallas, G., & Patsantaras, N. (2009). A Question of Identity and Equality in Sports: Men's Participation in Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics.. Nebula, 6.

-Patsantaras, N., Kamberidou, I., & Panagiotopoulos, P. (2009). Sports: Social Inclusion or Xenophobia. Pandektis International Sports Law Review (IASL), 7(3), 404. xenophobiaandsports.pandektisvol-7_issue3-42008_1.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. (2009). "The Anachronistic Gender-Sport Imbalance: The Construction of Identities, or Beyond the Glass Ceiling to the Glass Escalator". In 16TH IAPESGW Congress, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Presentation [and abstract] for Parallel session on Diversity. the_anachronistic_sport.gender_imbalance._south_africa.pdf world_congress_programme.pdf proceedings._congress.july_2009.pdf

-Kamberidou, I., Tsopani, D., Dallas, G., & Patsantaras, N. (2009). A Question of Identity and Equality in Sports: Men’s Participation in Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics.. The Routledge Falmer Reader inGender and Education, 220–237.Abstract kamberidou_et_al.pdf mens_participation_in_rythmic_gymnastics.pdf

--Kamberidou, I. (2008). Promoting a culture of peacemaking: Peace games and peace education. International Journal of Physical Education, 45, 176–188. promoting_a_culture_of_peacemaking_2008.pdf

-Kamperidou, I. (2008). Promoting a culture of peacemaking: peace games and peace education. International journal of physical education, (4), 176–187. Hofmann.Abstract promoting_a_culture_of_peacemaking_2008.pdf international_journal_of_physical_education_2008.pdf promoting_a_culture_of_peacemaking_2008.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. (2007). The Social Gender and Sport Identity: a Bio-socio-cultural Interpretation. In B. Kratzmuller, M. Marschik, R. Mullner, H. Szemethy, E. Trinkl (Eds.), Sport and the Construction of Identities (pp. 584-501). Vienna: Turia & Kan. In Sport and the Construction of Identities (pp. 584–591). Vienna: Verlag Turia & Kant, Wien, Austria.Abstract constructionofidentiessportidentitysocialgender2007.compressed.pdf

-Kamberidou, I., & Patsantaras, N. (2007). A new concept in European sport governance: sport as social capital. Biology of exercise, 3, 21–34. University of Peloponnese, Faculty of Human Movement and Quality of Life.Abstract sport_as_social_capital.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. (2006). The Social Gender and Sport Identity: Socio-Cultural Globalization. Presentation at the XIth International CESH Congress Sport and the Construction of Identities, 17-20 September 2006 ,Vienna Austria. In CESH Congress Sport and the Construction of Identities,Vienna. presented at the 18 September, Vienna, Austria: The European Committee for Sports History (CESH).Abstract sport_identity-powerpoint_22.11.2006.ppt

-Kamberidou, I., & Patsantaras, N. (2006). Towards a Gender-Neutral Inclusive Information Society. In Women and Science Seminar: Women in the Information Society, European Commission Information Society and Media Directorate-General, Brussels (pp. 1–11). European Commission Information Society and Media Directorate-General, Brussels Cordis: http://cordis.europa.eu.int/ist/directorate g/seminar20060405.htm.Abstract towards_a_gender-neutral_inclusive_infor.pdf

--Kamberidou, I., & Patsantaras, N. (2006). Social Capital and Gender Equity in Sports. Presentation at the International Conference on Social Capital and Sport Governance in Europe: Trust and the Use of Social Ties, 4-5/12/2006, Universitat. In International Conference on Social Capital and Sport Governance in Europe: Trust and the Use of Social Ties, 4-5/12/2006. presented at the 4 December, Milano, Italy: organized by the Universitat Commerciale Luigi Bocconi and IPAS-Institute of Public Administration and Health. Universitat Commerciale Luigi Bocconi and IPAS-Institute of Public Administration and Health Care Management ‘Carlo Masini’ in collaboration wit.Abstract social_capital_and_gender_equity_in_sports_2006.pdf

-Patsantaras, N., & Kamberidou, I. (2006). Gender Equity in Olympic Sports: Absenteeism and ‘Invisibility. Pandektis International Sports Law Review, 6(3-4), 361–375.Abstract internationalsportslawreview.genderequityinolymp.sports.compressed.pdf

-Kamberidou, I. (2006). Le Corps dans la Société Ottomane / the Body and Ottoman Society. MESOGEIOS: Mediterranee, Histoire, People, Langues, Cultures, 28, 13–29. Editions Herodotos, Paris.Abstract turkish_media_on_le_corps_dans_la_societe_ottomane-the_body_in_ottoman_society_2010.pdf the_body_and_ottoman_society.pdf

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