Abstract
The social and community building potential of sport has been highlighted by social policy makers and academics both in Australia and overseas (Australian Sports Commission, 2006; Coalter, 2007; Collins and Kay. 2003; Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, 2007; Jarvie, 2003; Nicholson and Hoye, 2008; Rojek, 2005). There is a "presumption that sport can help to address the multifaceted aspects of social exclusion (e.g. reduce crime, increase employability, improve health) and contribute to community development and social cohesion" (Coalter. 2007: p. 19). In ethno culturally diverse societies such as Australia, with a vast array of ancestral identities. languages, and religions, sport has been strategically deployed to overcome the challenges of social exclusion and marginalisation among minority ethnic groups.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Delivering Equality in Sport and Leisure |
Editors | Jonathan Long, Hayley Fitzgerald, Pete Millward |
Place of Publication | U.K. |
Publisher | Leisure Studies Association |
Pages | 15-33 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781905369263 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |