Athlete Activism

Contemporary Perspectives

Rory Magrath (Solent University, Southampton, UK)

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Routledge
31 May 2023

Sociology: sport & leisure; Political activism; Sports & outdoor recreation

Series: Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society

This book examines the phenomenon of athlete activism across all levels of sport, from elite and international sport, to collegiate and semi-pro, and asks what this tells us about the relationship between sport and wider society.

With contributions from scholars around the world, the book presents a series of fascinating case studies, including the activism of world-famous athletes such as Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe and Raheem Sterling. Covering a broad range of sports, from the National Football League (NFL) and Australian Rules, to fencing and the Olympic Games, the book sheds important light on some of the most important themes in the study of sport, including gender, power, racism, intersectionality and the rise of digital media. It also considers the financial impact on athletes when they take a stand and the psychological impact of activism and how that might relate to sports performance.

It has never been the case that ‘sport and politics don’t mix’, and now, more than ever, the opposite is true. This is essential reading for anybody with an interest in the politics or sociology of sport, the politics of protest, social movements or media studies.

Edited by: Rory Magrath (Solent University Southampton UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367690717
ISBN 10: 0367690713
Series: Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 31 May 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rory Magrath is Associate Professor of Sociology at Solent University, Southampton, U.K. His research focuses on equality, diversity and inclusion in sport, with a specific focus on declining homophobia and the subsequent impact on men’s gender.