Leisure And Social Justice Sport

Social inequalities are often reproduced in sport and leisure contexts However sport and leisure can be sites of resistance as well as oppression they can be repressive or promote positive social change This challenging and important book brings together contemporary cases examining different dimensions of inequality in sport and leisure ranging from race and ethnicity to gender sexual orientation disability religion and class Presenting researchbased strategies in support of social justice this book places the experiences of disadvantaged communities centre stage It addresses issues affecting participation inclusion and engagement in sport while discussing the challenges faced by specific groups such as Muslim women and LGBT young people Including original theoretical and methodological insights it argues that the experiences of these marginalised groups can shed a light on the political struggles taking place over the significance of sport and leisure in society today Sport Leisure and Social Justiceis fascinating reading for students and academics with an interest in sport and politics sport and social problems gender studies race and ethnicity studies or the sociology of sport y today Sport Leisure and Social Justiceis fascinating reading for students and academics with an interest in sport and politics sport and social problems gender studies race and ethnicity studies or the sociology of sport