Integration of Minorities Into Olympic Sport in Canada and the Usa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2349613 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Erik K M Kjeldsen (University of Massachusettes at Amherst, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1984 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 30-44 |
| Publication date | 1984-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Sport and Social Issues (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0193-7235 • E-ISSN: 1552-7638 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/019372358400800204 |
| OpenAlex | W2048388666 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 6 |
This paper examines the pattern and degree of integration of black athletes from the USA and French/Canadian athletes from Canada into the Olympic teams of their respective countries. A number of theoretical propositions regarding integration are examined for their 'fit' with the actual pattern of Olympic team participation manifested in these two countries. Changes over time are examined by analyzing the composition of teams chjosen by their countries for the 1936, 1960 and 1980 Games. Minorities are identified through photographs in Olympic year books (USA) and through name/ethnic derivation (Canada). The findings lead to some interesting speculations regarding the root causes of the disproportionate representation of minorities on the teams of these nations
Athletes · Ethnic group · Geography · Political science · Racial integration · Representation (politics · Sociology · Gender Studies · Law · Medicine · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Sports, Gender, and Society
| Citations per year | 0.08 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1990 - 2007 (18) |
| Highly cited | No |