Sport for Social Change: Bridging the Theory–Practice Divide

Peachey, Jon Welty; Schulenkorf, Nico; Spaaij, Ramón

doi:10.1123/jsm.2019-0291

Cited by 19 publications

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“…This brings existing sport programs and governing bodies into the boundaries of the S4SC field. However, we agree with those who consider S4SC as operations outside of existing sports systems (Peachey, Schulenkorf, & Spaaij, 2019;Thorpe & Chawansky, 2017). Svensson, Hancock & Hums (2017) provide a prominent argument in our favor by suggesting the "social change-focused mission" of the community-based non-profit differentiates them from the traditional sport organization and from sport governing bodies (p. 2).…”

Section: Social Enterprise and S4scsupporting

confidence: 79%

Towards negotiation: A RAMESES narrative review of social enterprise to support sustainability in Sport for Social Change (S4SC)

Richmond

Leeuw

Bunde-Birouste

2021

Nonprofit Mgmnt & Ldrshp

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This article engages in a systematic narrative review, executed according to RAMESES (Realist and Meta-Narrative Evidence Synthesis) standards, to unpack the literature on social enterprise. The case of Sport for Social Change and Development (S4SC) is presented as a global field of organizations facing early engagement with the concept of social enterprise as an innovative solution to increasing pressure in the NGO landscape.Yet, social enterprise is a complex term, which requires a solid theoretical approach before gaining currency as an operational term in the S4SC field. As researchers, we need to first and foremost consider how our research in this area supports organizations. Due to this, the way we theorize a concept before operationalizing the concept needs to appreciate the lived reality of these organizations and the efficiencies they aim to gain to benefit their social mission. The RAMESES narrative review is engaged to consider the different angles of thought regarding social enterprise. Findings articulate three prominent methods to conceptualize social enterprise and query how these methods can be used to support the development and growth of the social enterprise model in the S4SC field. Concluding remarks suggest that research on social enterprise in S4SC needs to better

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Section: Social Enterprise and S4scsupporting

confidence: 79%

Towards negotiation: A RAMESES narrative review of social enterprise to support sustainability in Sport for Social Change (S4SC)

Richmond

Leeuw

Bunde-Birouste

2021

Nonprofit Mgmnt & Ldrshp

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“…Obviously, links could be made with SDG10 "Reducing Inequality" (UNOSDP, 2017). Typically, research focuses on social impact assessments and capacity-building initiatives that can lead to social cohesion, skills enhancement and overall community development (Welty-Peachey, Schulenkorf & Spaaij, 2019;Whitley et al, 2017).…”

Section: Sport For Social Cohesionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, this broad understanding of SDP is vague and complex, which makes it difficult to define its boundaries. The questions emanate as much from the practitioners who question themselves about their actions and interventions (e.g., Parlavecchio, Moreau, Favier-Ambrosini & Gadais, accepted;Whitley, Farrell, Wolff & Hillyer, 2019), as from the community of researchers who are trying to identify and differentiate approaches and uses of SDP (Coakley, 2011;Coalter, 2010;Welty-Peachey, Schulenkorf, & Spaaij, 2019;Schaillée, Spaaij, Jeanes, & Theeboom, 2019;Schulenkorf, 2017;Shin, Cohen, & Welty-Peachey, 2020;Whitley, Massey, Camiré, Boutet, & Borbee, 2019). Indeed, many organizations and programs 2 use the term "SDP".…”

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confidence: 99%

Proposal of milestones to map and understand the uses of sport for development and peace

Gadais¹,

Favier-Ambrosini²,

Rioux³

2021

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Physical activities and sport have been used to serve multiple international development issues since 2000. Football matches are organized to build social peace between divided populations, sports activities are offered to bring young people back to school, and/or sports tournaments are organized to regain possession of territories that have been contested and affected by armed conflicts. Although current research offers a variety of perspectives on sport for development based on several scientific disciplines, many questions remain unanswered. In particular, researchers are questioning the uses in which sport is implemented, the forms that sport takes in the context of development, and the goals that are targeted through sport, such as education, health, gender equality, reduced inequality and peace, among others. This chapter aims to clarifying the uses, forms, features and purposes of sport that international, national, regional or local organizations set up on the field. We present a model with two milestones (why and how), levers and mechanisms to help practitioners to position themselves in SDP, as well as for researchers to map the mechanisms of using sport to serve development, and more particularly by focusing on the sustainable development goals established by the United Nations on different scales.

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“…It culminated in former Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbot, tweeting his disapproval, stating that "sport should be about sport," and should not mix with politics. However, as many sport scholars contend, sport is a reflection of society and sport serves as a key socialising agent and tool to advance social change in communities across Australia (Peachey, Schulenkorf, & Spaaij, 2019;Spaaij, 2013). The marriage equality plebiscite is an excellent example highlighting one of the key theoretical debates of diversity scholarship, that of commitment and resistance to diversity (Cunningham, 2011a;Melton & Cunningham, 2014;Spaaij et al, 2016).…”

Section: Background: Australian Sport and Lgbt+ Inclusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“The poor cousin of inclusion”: Australian Sporting Organisations and LGBT+ diversity and inclusion

Storr

2021

Sport Management Review

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This article contains an analysis of some of the main drivers of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) diversity and inclusion in a selection of sporting organisations. Anchoring the analysis within the context of critical diversity management, some of the key theoretical approaches to LGBT+ diversity and inclusion are discussed. Drawing upon current theoretical debates and discussions on the enactment of diversity and commitment/resistance to diversity within sport, the article foregrounds LGBT+ diversity and discusses the merits of the business case for promoting LGBT + diversity. Is the Australian sport sector doing enough to improve policies and practices for LGBT+ participants? This article critically assesses how Australian Sporting Organisations (ASO) move from engagement with LGBT + diversity to the full inclusion of LGBT+ people, and concludes with insights into future directions for scholarship.

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Sport for Social Change: Bridging the Theory–Practice Divide

Cited by 19 publications

References 22 publications

Towards negotiation: A RAMESES narrative review of social enterprise to support sustainability in Sport for Social Change (S4SC)

Towards negotiation: A RAMESES narrative review of social enterprise to support sustainability in Sport for Social Change (S4SC)

Proposal of milestones to map and understand the uses of sport for development and peace

“The poor cousin of inclusion”: Australian Sporting Organisations and LGBT+ diversity and inclusion

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