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Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of
Athlete Activism in Social Change is an edited volume that
identifies and discusses athletes who have been at the forefront of
social movements to lead change in various areas of society,
including politics, gender equity, mental health, and nonviolent
protest. Contributors analyze how this activism speaks to the
impact that athletes can have on raising awareness and the power
they have to influence and rectify social injustices as they carry
the baton to advance efforts that result in a more equitable social
structure. This volume demonstrates the myriad ways in which
athletes have conducted their social work both in the real world
and the online sphere, addressing the spectrum of intersectional
marginalization that exists in our society based on gender, sexual
orientation, race, religion, ability, and class. Scholars of sports
studies, communication, sociology, political communication, and
gender studies will find this book of particular interest.
Whether it's the Roosevelt administration's impact on the formation
of the NCAA, the protest of the Vietnam War by Muhammad Ali, or the
rise of rap and hip-hop in the 90s and its penetration of the NBA's
image, American culture and politics have intersected regularly
with sports. The impact of American politics and culture on the
sports industry, and vice versa, is evident throughout the halls of
history and, in particular, the 20th and 21st centuries mark an
interesting period of time to explore this relationship. One avenue
to be considered during this time is the amplification and growth
of mass media and its role in framing these intersections of
American pop culture, politics and the sports industry. Many of the
values that Americans hold dear to their identity, such as activism
and protest, capitalism, freedom of expression, and competition,
are permeated through the history of collegiate and professional
sports in the United States, and the media has played a role in
shaping those opinions and values among Americans through its
various outlets. The United States of Sport looks at how media
outlets portrayed several of these intersections in politics,
culture and sports, with each chapter highlighting a moment or
phenomenon in American history and its direct or indirect impact on
some aspect of the sports industry through the eyes of newspapers,
magazines, television, radio and online news outlets.
Whether it's the Roosevelt administration's impact on the formation
of the NCAA, the protest of the Vietnam War by Muhammad Ali, or the
rise of rap and hip-hop in the 90s and its penetration of the NBA's
image, American culture and politics have intersected regularly
with sports. The impact of American politics and culture on the
sports industry, and vice versa, is evident throughout the halls of
history and, in particular, the 20th and 21st centuries mark an
interesting period of time to explore this relationship. One avenue
to be considered during this time is the amplification and growth
of mass media and its role in framing these intersections of
American pop culture, politics and the sports industry. Many of the
values that Americans hold dear to their identity, such as activism
and protest, capitalism, freedom of expression, and competition,
are permeated through the history of collegiate and professional
sports in the United States, and the media has played a role in
shaping those opinions and values among Americans through its
various outlets. The United States of Sport looks at how media
outlets portrayed several of these intersections in politics,
culture and sports, with each chapter highlighting a moment or
phenomenon in American history and its direct or indirect impact on
some aspect of the sports industry through the eyes of newspapers,
magazines, television, radio and online news outlets.
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