Routledge Race, Ethnicity and Racism in Sports Coaching - Routledge

Explore the complex dynamics of diversity within the sporting world with this essential academic text. While the playing workforce in many global sports has become more racially and ethnically diverse, there remains a significant gap in the representation of minorities in coaching and leadership roles. This book brings together leading researchers from across the globe to investigate how race, ethnicity, and racism function within the sports coaching environment. It examines the socio-cultural sphere to understand how these issues are experienced and how they are addressed by organizations and practitioners. Part of the Routledge Critical Perspectives on Equality and Social Justice in Sport and Leisure series, this work provides a deep look into the systemic barriers facing minority groups. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the gap between athlete diversity and leadership representation in modern sports.