Research on race and ethnicity in leisure: Anticipating the fourth wave

Abstract

Because the quantity of research on race and ethnicity in leisure has increased significantly in recent years, there is opportunity for identifying trends and likely trajectories for future work. This paper briefly outlines three waves of research on race and ethnicity in leisure studies. It concludes by calling for systematic assessments of the literature on race and ethnicity, re-focusing on race and racism, and engaging practitioners in race and ethnicity research.Résumé. Puisque la quantité de recherche sur l'appartenance ethnique dans les études en loisir a augmenté sensiblement ces dernières années, nous prenons cette occasion pour identifier les tendances et les trajectoires probables pour les recherches ulté-rieures. Cet article décrit brièvement trois vagues de recherche sur l'appartenance ethnique dans les études en loisir. Il conclut par la réclamation des évaluations systé-matiques de la littérature sur la race et l'appartenance ethniques, se concentrant sur la race et le racisme, et l'engagement des praticiens dans la recherche d'appartenance ethnique.

Diversifying eastern North Carolina heritage sites: tour guides’ perspectives

“…Some of the findings in this study confirm insights presented in the existing literature (Stanfield, Manning, Budruk, and Floyd, 2005;Floyd, 2007;and Derek Alderman 2008). Litvin and Brewer (2008) looked at participation at Laura Plantation in Louisiana.…”

“…Since the late 1990s several studies attempted to determine why minority populations do not visit heritage sites (Floyd, 1999;Floyd, 2007;Lawton and Weaver, 2008;Mowatt, 2009;Philipp, 1999;Stanfield, Manning, Budruk, and Floyd, 2005;Weber and Sultana, 2013;Whiting, Larson, and Green, 2010). These studies examined minority visitation to both parks and heritage sites.…”

“…Hence, my main goal is to determine how heritage sites can attract more tourists, specifically African American tourists. Floyd (2007) issued a three tiered challenge for researchers to increase minority participation by understanding "we have not assessed well where we have been, where it is we need to go, and how we might get there" (pp. 248).…”

Exploring the influence of outdoor recreation participation on pro-environmental behaviour in a demographically diverse population

“…This study also contributes to a growing body of evidence that challenges traditional assumptions about racial/ethnic minorities and their relationship with the natural environment (Floyd 2007). Results showed that racial/ethnic minorities were more strongly associated with biocentric value orientations than whites, supporting new evidence that environmental issues and actions are an important concern in minority communities (Mohai andBryant 1998, Whittaker et al 2005).…”

A People’s History of Leisure Studies: Old Knowledge, New Knowledge and The Philadelphia Negro as a Foundational Text

“…A number of researchers have constructed a body of study for us that categorizes research on Race and ethnicity. This insight has generated a volume of research that has raised awareness and understanding on: 1) future directions of Race and ethnicity-based research (Floyd 2007;Stodolska 2000); 2) the importance of past research on Race and ethnicity (Byrne and Wolch 2009;Shinew et al 2006); 3) the impact of the past on current racialized and ethnocentric leisure (Erikson et al 2009;McAvoy 2002;Stodolska and Walker 2007); 4) increased participation or visibility of populations of color (Gomez 2002;Johnson et al 2001;Roberts and Rodriguez 2008;Stodolska and Yi 2003); 5) management approaches and implications in regards to diverse populations (Gobster 2002;Martin 2004;Shinew and Stodolska;Winter et al 2004); 6) theoretical and conceptual models for research on populations on color (Gomez 2002;Stodolska 2005); 7) racial and ethnic constraints in leisure participation and engagement (Floyd and Johnson 2002;Stodolska and Yi-Kook 2005); 8) racial and ethnic differences in gendered leisure activities (Henderson and Ainsworth 2001;Yuen and Pedlar 2009);9) racial and ethnic stratification of leisure participation (Hibbler and Shinew 2002;Lee et al 2001); 10) the impact of Whiteness on leisure conceptualization, engagement, and implementation (Arai and Kivel 2009;Kivel 2005;Long and Hylton 2002;McDonald 2009); and, presenting an international understanding of Race and ethnicity both within home countries and immigrant populations in the Global North into leisure and recreation (Burdsey et al 2013;Floyd and Gramann 1993;Ratna 2...…”