Sport, Physical Education, and Social Justice: Religious, Sociological, Psychological, and Capability Perspectives

This interdisciplinary collection explores the nexus of social justice and sport, demonstrating how sport can be used to overcome inequalities and marginalization, and posits sports education as a powerful mechanism for addressing school-based issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This interdisciplinary collection delves into the intricate interplay between social justice and sport, exploring how these two realms can converge as a shared platform in a time of profound religious, political, economic, and cultural polarization. Originally published as a special issue of Quest, Sport, Physical Education, and Social Justice, this volume presents timely theoretical perspectives from the domains of theology, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Through its pages, the volume showcases the diverse ways in which sport can be employed to combat inequalities and marginalization related to gender, race, disability, religion, and sexuality, while also positing sports education as a potent tool for addressing school-based challenges such as bullying, racism, and citizenship education. With a truly global reach, the text features contributions from scholars engaged in both formal and informal sports education contexts, communities, and regions.

Sport, Physical Education, and Social Justice will appeal to researchers, scholars, policymakers, and advocates across the fields of education, psychology, sociology, and religious studies. By examining the intersection of social justice and sport, this collection provides valuable insights into how these two spheres can collaborate to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Weight: 381g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367544263