Foreword / by Kevin Blackistone -- Part I. foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion in sport -- Chapter 1. diversity, equity, and inclusion within sport organizations / Algerian Hart -- Chapter 2. engaging in difficult dialogues about diversity, equity, and inclusion in sport / Ellen J. Staurowsky -- Chapter 3. social class and economic status / Na Ri Shin -- Part II. forms of diversity in sport -- Chapter 4. race matters in sport / Joseph N. Cooper -- Chapter 5. power play: race and ethnicity in sports / Beau Manierre Houston and Jeffrey Montez de Oca -- Chapter 6. sports as a gendered space / Amira Rose Davis -- Chapter 7. sexual diversity, sexual orientation, and sexual identity / Kiera Duckworth and Luca Maurer -- Chapter 8. disability: inclusion in action / Mary A. Hums and Eli A. Wolff -- Chapter 9. preserving athlete humanity in a production culture / Ellen J. Staurowsky -- Chapter 10. the politics of sport and the political forces that shape sport / Ellen J. Staurowsky -- Chapter 11. sport, the influence of institutionalized religion, and religious identity / Timothy Mirabito and Robin Hardin -- Chapter 12. coming of age and aging out in sport / Ellen J. Staurowsky, Amanda L. Paule-Koba, and Michael Sachs -- Part III. creating and sustaining inclusive sport organizations -- Chapter 13. when they see us: sport leaders moving beyond bias / Billy Hawkins -- Chapter 14. creating a vision to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion within sport organizations / Ketra L. Armstrong -- Chapter 15. using sport as a platform for lasting and significant social change / Akilah R. Carter-Francique.

"This book provides a foundation in what diversity and inclusion means within sport organizations, skills associated with how to reflect on and have conversations about differences, and how understandings about difference impact policy development and decision making. It includes a comprehensive overview of key areas of diversity including social class and economic status; gender; race; ethnicity; people with disabilities; political influence and affiliation; religion; and ageism. The book ends by discussing how to lead in diverse and inclusive environments, strategic planning processes, and assessing organizational climate; and using sport as a platform for social change"--

"As the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion continues to be of growing importance across all businesses, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport provides a comprehensive examination of DEI issues across the sport industry. This text's emphasis on application and critical thinking will guide students in developing their ability to effectively lead sport organizations of all kinds with vision and compassion. With a diverse team of contributors representing a variety of unique perspectives, this text aligns with the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Common Professional Component content area of diversity issues in sport management.Organized into three parts, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport aims to clearly illustrate how to make a true impact in sport settings. Part I delivers foundational knowledge of what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean within sport organizations, including how power and privilege play out in sport organizations to include some and exclude others. Students will develop the skills associated with appreciating and having conversations about differences and learn how understandings about difference affect policy development and decision-making.Part II further develops understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion through comprehensive coverage of critical areas of diversity that have an impact on the sport industry, including social class and economic status, gender and gender identity, race and ethnicity, disability, political influence and affiliation, religion, and age.Part III is designed to empower sport professionals to become leaders, providing actionable advice on promoting and successfully implementing best practices. Students will learn about connecting difficult conversations to leadership, planning strategically, assessing organizational climate, and using sport as a platform for social change.Each chapter opens with a real-life scenario introducing the chapter's topic and closes with exercises to prompt critical thinking about the issues raised. Sport Industry Leader Profiles provide interviews with leading professionals for practical, informed opinions on the issues presented. Sport Industry Diversity Initiative sidebars feature organizational approaches to DEI issues.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport addresses the key areas and challenges surrounding DEI in the sport industry and examines the role of sport in effecting social change. With practical application skills on incorporating knowledge into decision-making, current and future professionals alike will be prepared to lead sport businesses as diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments"--