SJSU ISSSSC Sport Conversations for Change: Equitable Futures for Womxn in Sport

The Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change (ISSSSC) is dedicated to “research, analysis and education at the intersection of sport and society.” This sport conversation series will discuss the current state of athletes and the groups and organizations that support them locally and globally. Join ISSSSC Executive Director, Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, for thoughtful discussion and resources.

Equitable Futures for Womxn in Sport

This Sport Conversation for Change will serve as a celebration of all things Womxn with Womxn’s History Month and a reflection on International Women’s Day and National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Womxn’s have and continue to make tremendous contributions in sport as participants, leaders, influencers, decision makers, and as advocates and activists. However, and according to UN Women “In addition to persistent pre-existing social and systemic barriers to women’s participation and leadership, new barriers have emerged with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Across the world women are facing increased domestic violence, unpaid care duties, unemployment and poverty” (United Nations Women, 2020). This conversation will examine these issues at the interface of sport with thought leaders and practitioners in the U.S. and abroad.

Panelists

• Dawna Callahan–CEO & Founder of All In Sport Consulting

• Jenny Lim–Program Manager at Canadian Women & Sport

• Danielle Slaton–Director of External Relations, Santa Clara University

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