The power of sport: Building social bridges and breaking down cultural barriers
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Open access
Authors
Oliver, Paul David
Date
2014Supervisor
Assoc. Prof. Philip Moore
Dr. Sean Gorman
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Faculty of Humanities
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Abstract
Is sport effective at breaking down cultural barriers within sporting communities for Indigenous Australians and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds? Can it build social bridges by contributing to wider social issues? Drawing upon insights from those in this field, this thesis finds that sport is not the magic 'cure-all' that some assume. However, if managed correctly, sport can be an excellent medium for encouraging valuable debate, and can assist with positive social change.
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