Social inclusion of Muslim women in Australian community sport

Hazel Maxwell, Tracy Taylor, Carmel Foley

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDelivering Equality in Sport and Leisure
EditorsJonathan Long, Hayley Fitzgerald, Pete Millward
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherLeisure Studies Association
Pages15-33
Number of pages19
ISBN (Print)9781905369263
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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