Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change is an edited volume that identifies and discusses athletes who have been at the forefront of social movements to lead change in various areas of society, including politics, gender equity, mental health, and nonviolent protest. Contributors analyze how this activism speaks to the impact that athletes can have on raising awareness and the power they have to influence and rectify social injustices as they carry the baton to advance efforts that result in a more equitable social structure. This volume demonstrates the myriad ways in which athletes have conducted their social work both in the real world and the online sphere, addressing the spectrum of intersectional marginalization that exists in our society based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ability, and class. Scholars of sports studies, communication, sociology, political communication, and gender studies will find this book of particular interest.
Mia Long Anderson is associate dean and professor in the College of Arts and Media at Sam Houston State University.
Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change Mia Long Anderson, Editor Introduction Mia Long Anderson Part I: Historical Foundations 1A Model Framework for Analysis of Elite Athletes' Social Responsibility A. Michelle Clemon 2One Knee Does Not Equal Two Gloves: Flaws in Equating Colin Kaepernick to Tommie Smith and John Carlos Anthony J. Moretti Part II: Refusing to "Stick to Sports" 3Place and Protest in the NBA's Pandemic Bubble Anthony C. Cavaiani and Stephen P. Andon 4Answering the Call: Maya Moore, Religion, and the Framing of Athlete Activism Vincent Pena 5Wearing Your Politics on Your Mask: Naomi Osaka's Campaign for Social Justice Ann E. Burnette and Anthony V. LaStrape Part III: Student Athletes Leading the Charge 6A Tempered Approach to Athlete Activism Konadu Y. Gyamfi 7The Flag versus Football: How Mississippi State Running Back Kylin Hill Used 98 Characters to Compel the State of Mississippi to Change Its Flag Megan R. Hill 8Conditions for Voice: Black Athlete Activism at the University of Alabama Meredith M. Bagley 9When the Shirt Hit the Fan: Mike Gundy and the OAN Controversy John McGuire, Ray Murray, and Andrew M. Abernathy Part IV: Gender Equity Issues 10The Motherhood Punishment: How Alysia Montano and Allyson Felix Compelled Nike to Provide Maternity Protections in Female Athlete Sponsorship Andrea Fallon-Korb 11Playing Here Doesn't Pay My Bills: A Comparative International Conversation of Pay Equity as Discursive Practice Beth Fielding-Lloyd, Katherine L. Lavelle, and Korryn D. Mozisek 12#StandwithCaster: Caster Semenya's Activism and the IAAF's DSD Policy Alison N. Novak Part V: Athlete Activism in the Online Space 13"If You Aren't Upset About the Problem, Then You're A Part of It": NCAA Athlete Activism on TikTok Shannon Scovel and Carolina Velloso 14"The Time is Now to Fight for Whatever Your Feel is Right": Lewis Hamilton's Instagram Activism in 2020 Mariann Bardocz-Bencsik, Robert Kwame, and Tamas Doczi 15Mapping the Terrain of Athletes and Sports Organizations as Influential Figures in Online Conversations around Social Justice Issues Brandon C. Boatwright and Virginia S. Harrison 16Athlete Activism Online: An Examination of Subsequent Fan Engagement Lillian B. Feder and Brian G. Smith About the Editor About the Contributors
