Routledge - The Potential of Community Sport for Social Inclusion

Social inclusion stands as a major challenge for modern sport, especially within community-based programs. While sport is often promoted as an environment where people of all backgrounds and abilities can access health and social benefits, the reality often differs from policy ideals. This book examines why the 'sport for all' vision is not always met in practice. Through a collection of global cases, this text explores how community sport continues to face various forms of discrimination and social exclusion. It provides a deep look into the gap between the theoretical benefits of athletic participation and the actual experiences of diverse groups. This work is essential for those studying how sport functions as a vehicle for social change or as a site of ongoing societal barriers.