Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change is an edited volume in which editor Mia Long Anderson and various contributors identify and discuss athletes who have been at the forefront of social movements to lead change in distinct areas of society, including politics, gender equity, and mental health. Contributors analyze how this activism speaks to the impact that athletes can have on raising awareness and the power they have to influence and rectify social injustices as they work to advance efforts that result in a more equitable social structure. This volume demonstrates the myriad ways in which athletes have conducted their social work both in the real world and the online sphere, addressing the spectrum of intersectional marginalization that exists in our society based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ability, and class. Scholars of sports studies, communication, sociology, political communication, and gender studies will find this book of particular interest.
Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the
Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change
Mia Long Anderson, Editor
Introduction
Mia Long Anderson
Part I: Historical Foundations
1A Model Framework for Analysis of Elite Athletes Social Responsibility
A. Michelle Clemon
2One Knee Does Not Equal Two Gloves: Flaws in Equating Colin Kaepernick to
Tommie Smith and John Carlos
Anthony J. Moretti
Part II: Refusing to Stick to Sports
3Place and Protest in the NBAs Pandemic Bubble
Anthony C. Cavaiani and Stephen P. Andon
4Answering the Call: Maya Moore, Religion, and the Framing of Athlete
Activism
Vincent Peńa
5Wearing Your Politics on Your Mask: Naomi Osakas Campaign for Social
Justice
Ann E. Burnette and Anthony V. LaStrape
Part III: Student Athletes Leading the Charge
6A Tempered Approach to Athlete Activism
Konadu Y. Gyamfi
7The Flag versus Football: How Mississippi State Running Back Kylin Hill Used
98 Characters to Compel the State of Mississippi to Change Its Flag
Megan R. Hill
8Conditions for Voice: Black Athlete Activism at the University of Alabama
Meredith M. Bagley
9When the Shirt Hit the Fan: Mike Gundy and the OAN Controversy
John McGuire, Ray Murray, and Andrew M. Abernathy
Part IV: Gender Equity Issues
10The Motherhood Punishment: How Alysia Montańo and Allyson Felix Compelled
Nike to Provide Maternity Protections in Female Athlete Sponsorship
Andrea Fallon-Korb
11Playing Here Doesnt Pay My Bills: A Comparative International Conversation
of Pay Equity as Discursive Practice
Beth Fielding-Lloyd, Katherine L. Lavelle, and Korryn D. Mozisek
12#StandwithCaster: Caster Semenyas Activism and the IAAFs DSD Policy
Alison N. Novak
Part V: Athlete Activism in the Online Space
13If You Arent Upset About the Problem, Then Youre A Part of It: NCAA
Athlete Activism on TikTok
Shannon Scovel and Carolina Velloso
14The Time is Now to Fight for Whatever Your Feel is Right: Lewis
Hamiltons Instagram Activism in 2020
Mariann Bardocz-Bencsik, Robert Kwame, and Tamįs Dóczi
15Mapping the Terrain of Athletes and Sports Organizations as Influential
Figures in Online Conversations around Social Justice Issues
Brandon C. Boatwright and Virginia S. Harrison
16Athlete Activism Online: An Examination of Subsequent Fan Engagement
Lillian B. Feder and Brian G. Smith
About the Editor
About the Contributors
Mia Long Anderson is associate dean and professor in the College of Arts and Media at Sam Houston State University.
