International Sociology of Sport Association 2020 Virtual Conference

About ISSA

The sociology of sport, while grounded in sociology, has always been much more of a social science of sport. In addition to sociology, work in the field encompasses history, political science, human geography, anthropology, social psychology and economics. Also, the new off-shoots of sociology such as cultural studies, media studies, and gender studies, are well represented in the field.

The objectives of the International Sociology of Sport Association are:

• To promote international co-operation in the field of the sociology of sport;

• To exchange information among all countries concerning the results of research in the sociology of sport;

• To convene international congresses, seminars or symposia on aspects of the sociology of sport;

• To prepare and circulate reports about the social background of sport and the status of the sociology of sport in different countries;

• To identify sociological problems in sport and, where appropriate, organize international research programmes concerning the same;

• To oversee and co-ordinate the official publications of ISSA;

• To advise and facilitate the establishment of other continental, regional and national sociology of sport societies;

• To co-operate with the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), ISA and other committees, groups or organizations in order to solve tasks of mutual interest.

Pandemics and Protests: Is this a turning point for In/equity in sport?

Moderator: Dr. Jacco van Sterkenburg, NE

Panelists:

Dr. Kevin Hylton, UK

Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, US

Dr. Barry Judd, AU

Dr. Tzu-hsuan Chen (Sean), TW