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Activist athletes : when sports and politics mix / [edited by] The New York Times Editorial Staff.

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New York Times Educational Publishing, c2021.

Sports and state.

Sports and society.

Protest movements.

In the headlines.

9781642823332 (hc)

9781642823325 (sc)

Alternate title:

When sports and politics mix

224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

"Educational Publishing Books".

Includes index.

Introduction -- Chapter 1- Athletes as workers: organizing for a voice -- Chapter 2- Taking a knee: athletes fight racial injustice -- Chapter 3- Fighting for gender equality, on and off the field -- Chapter 4- L.G.B.T.Q. athletes break the silence -- Chapter 5- Other outspoken athletes, past and present -- Chapter 6- Sports diplomacy in the international arena.

Recently, activist athletes have challenged expectations of how players should conduct themselves. While we love to see athletes with big personalities and flashy lifestyles, the response can be less enthusiastic when athletes make bold political statements. The articles in this volume show how common activist athletes truly are. Some use their platform to speak on social conflict, while others fight to improve their working conditions. Some LGBTQ athletes take action by simply being themselves. Through reading about players past and present who stood up for their beliefs, we gain a new appreciation for the role professional sports can play in our lives. Media literacy questions and terms are included to help readers further analyze news coverage and reporting styles.

New York Times Editorial Staff.

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