Abstract
The Journal of Social Inclusion (JoSI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that will contribute to current knowledge and understanding of the social processes that marginalise individuals, families and communities. The journal will be published bi-annually under the guidance of an International Editorial Advisory Board. The Journal of Social Inclusion (JoSI) is an initiative of the School of Human Services and Social Work, Griffith University.
Highlights
In spite of growth in gross domestic product (GDP) across the developed world, neoliberal policies continue to shift resources to a shrinking segment of the population while homelessness continues to grow (Gaetz et al, 2016)
Researchers have focused on men who are homeless, and their experiences in sports (Koch, Scherer, & Holt, 2018; Sherry, 2010), but our study demonstrates the intersection of women’s homelessness and their engagement in sport activities
The findings from this study show that sports can play an important role in the lives of women, but there is an intersection of barriers within and without sport being experienced by the women
Summary
In spite of growth in gross domestic product (GDP) across the developed world, neoliberal policies continue to shift resources to a shrinking segment of the population while homelessness continues to grow (Gaetz et al, 2016). Findings: Four corresponding themes were derived from the interviews: (a) poverty is the main source of social exclusion, (b) housing is not necessarily a prerequisite for social inclusion, (c) women play sports too; it’s not just for men, and (d) Purposeful rather than passive recruitment boosts inclusion. These themes represent the barriers and facilitators of social inclusion that the participants experienced, as well as their experiences and interests in sports. Further intersectional research is needed to understand how gendered experiences of homelessness intersect for Indigenous or racialized persons
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