Social justice means making society fair for everyone (Adams & Bell, 2016). This involves getting rid of systems that treat people differently based on things like their race, gender, sexuality, religion, or age (Adams & Bell, 2016) Social justice is not just a goal, but also a process that involves challenging unfair practices and ideas that cause problems in society (Adams & Bell 2016).
Sport psychology professionals are now exploring how sports can be used to promote social justice (Schinke et al., 2015). This includes focusing on communities that need help the most, working with community members to understand their needs, and being transparent about how programs are run (Schinke & Hanrahan, 2012). Some recent programs have focused on people with disabilities, inner-city youth, and people with different sexual orientations (Schinke & Hanrahan, 2012).
Adams, M., & Bell, L. A. (2016). Teaching for diversity and social justice (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.
Schinke, R. J., & Hanrahan, S. J. (2012). Sport for develop- ment, peace, and social justice. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.
Schinke, R. J., Stambulova, N. R., Lidor, R., Papaioannou, A., & Ryba, T. V. (2015). ISSP position stand: Social missions through sport and exercise psychology. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 14, 422.
