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Review policies in light of student‐athlete activism
Author(s) -
O'Brien Timothy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
college athletics and the law
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-7579
pISSN - 1552-8774
DOI - 10.1002/catl.30772
Subject(s) - athletes , injustice , inequality , social injustice , public relations , political science , psychology , sociology , social psychology , law , medicine , physical therapy , politics , mathematical analysis , mathematics
Compelling societal issues and concerns inevitably have an impact on sports, and that's especially evident in the recent nationwide activism involving many student‐athletes. Whether rooted in concerns about injustice, inequality, unfair treatment, or fundamental fairness, student‐athletes are using their voices and social media platforms to speak out on past actions, present conditions, and the need for sensitivity, understanding, and change on a number of issues.