Not Playing Around: Intersectional Identities, Media Representation, and the Power of Sport

This book explores the power of media and sports to shape identity, politics, social justice, and social movements, focusing on the intersectionality of identity and lived experiences of marginalized communities. It provides an accessible space for interdisciplinary scholarship and narrative.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

This comprehensive book offers a vital platform for interdisciplinary scholarship and storytelling, delving into the profound impact of media and sports on identity, politics, social justice, and social movements. Through a meticulous analysis of the interplay between these two powerful forces, contributors explore the intricate ways in which identities converge within the realm of sports, highlighting the unique spaces they provide for marginalized communities and the transformative power they possess in shaping societal perceptions and individual self-perceptions. The book underscores the significant role that athletes' identities and actions, as well as the broader media representation of these individuals, play in influencing societal attitudes and self-concepts. Each chapter delves deep into the historical development and profound influence of various aspects of identity, including race, gender, disability, and sexuality, on social change. It emphasizes the lived experiences of scholars and athletes from marginalized communities, shedding light on their struggles, triumphs, and contributions to the ongoing dialogue about identity and equality. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers across media studies, communication, sociology, and kinesiology, providing a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives that will deepen their understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the intersection of media, sports, and identity.

Weight: 685g
Dimension: 235 x 158 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793654670