"It matters a great deal who is going to win, but not at all who won"
Sport, physical education and social justice
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edited by Nick J Watson, Grant Jarvie and Andrew Parker, Routledge, 2021
The book consists of 11 chapters by different authors.
Sport Christianity and social justice (Gregg Twietmeyer, Watson and Parker).
looks at how Christian ethics and the biblical mandate of social justice have important contributions to make in the understanding and practice of sport and the discipline of sport ethics.
Social justice, sport and Judaism (Rebecca T Alpert) looks at issues from a Jewish perspective.
Social justice, sport and sociology (Simon Darnell and Bob Millington) is a critical consideration of the conceptualization place and role of sport in response to various forms of inequality and a reflection on the place of sport in the pursuit of social justice.
Physical education, citizenship and social justice (Dean Garrett and Simon Kumar) argues that contemporary practices in primary physical education in England rely heavily on children's engagement in competitive sport, often at the expense of a wider and more encompassing physical education experience.
Social justice, character education and sport (Brenda Light Bredemeier and David Light Shields) make the argument that the process of working for justice involves taking action that is inclusive, collaborative, participatory and directed towards challenging privileges and oppressions that harm individuals, groups, institutions, and the common good.
A position statement on social justice, physical education and bullying (Mark Mierzwinski et al) sets out a position statement offering a figurational sociological approach as a means of understanding issues relating to bullying in school based physical education.
Social justice common sport and racism (Adam Love et al) outlines a vision of social justice oriented to issues of racism and racial equalities, drawing from work in the tradition of critical race theory and examine ways in which racism continues to influence the experience of athletes in delete competitive sport.
Sport, homelessness and capability (Grant Jarvie and Susan Ahrens) focuses on the intersections between sport, capabilities and social justice was particular reference to the homeless World Cup.
Taking a knee, making a stand (Lucia Trimbur) analyses the role of sport protest under the current ( first Trump) presidential administration
Other chapters cover Sport for social justice and Social justice in sport and exercise.