Play hard, play fair : using sport to engage young males in social action

Neil Hall, Ani Wierenga

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[This paper will summarise some of the author’s findings from his doctoral research into sport, young males and civic engagement, with particular reference to how sport helps young males form a sense of belonging and a sense of contribution to their community. The paper will also explore barriers to getting young males involved in community development projects and activities, and show how youth development organisations can utilise sport (despite some of its negative associations) as a pathway for young males to be civically and politically engaged.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAre We There Yet? Past Learnings, Current Realities, Future Directions for Youth Affairs in Australia : Conference Proceedings : Peer Reviewed Papers : National Youth Affairs Conference, Melbourne 1–3 May 2007, Melbourne Park Function Centre
    PublisherYouth Affairs Council of Victoria
    Number of pages7
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    EventNational Youth Affairs Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2007 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceNational Youth Affairs Conference
    Period1/01/07 → …

    Keywords

    • sports
    • men
    • engagement (philosophy)
    • communities
    • social participation

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