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

This book reveals how sports provide spaces for marginalized communities and create unique platforms that shift how society defines identity. Each chapter delves into how those identities-such as race, gender, disability, and sexuality-have developed and influenced social change.

About the author

Dr. Andrew M. Colombo-Dougovito is assistant professor of sport pedagogy and motor behavior at the University of North Texas.
Dr. Tracy Everbach is professor of digital/print journalism at the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas.
Dr. Karen Weiller-Abels is associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation at the University of North Texas.

Summary

This book reveals how sports provide spaces for marginalized communities and create unique platforms that shift how society defines identity. Each chapter delves into how those identities—such as race, gender, disability, and sexuality—have developed and influenced social change.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew M. Colombo-Dougovito
• Assisted by: Andrew M. Colombo-Dougovito (Editor), Tracy Everbach (Editor), Karen Weiller-Abels (Editor)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.02.2024
• EAN: 9781793654694
• ISBN: 978-1-79365-469-4
• No. of pages: 340
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; Media Studies, Sociology, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Sports Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Sports psychology