History of Sports

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Modern Mannish Maidens

Modern Mannish Maidens

From: Immodest and Sensational

1890-1920. Looks at the media take on women playing sports in the 1890s. Looks at the development of more prevalent women athletes and women’s team sports in Canadian including tennis, … 14 $1.40 Add
On Account of Darkness
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On Account of Darkness

Shining Light on Race and Sport

For marginalized athletes past and present, achievement can bring celebrity without equality and recognition without opportunity In many ways, Ontario’s Chatham-Kent region is a microcosm … 213 View
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Pushing the Boundaries

Pushing the Boundaries

From: Immodest and Sensational

Looks at an analysis of women’s sports columnists in the 1930s and the women writers who defeneded women’s sports and female athletes 10 $1.00 Add
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Race and Sport

Race and Sport

From: The Skin I'm In

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Re-imagining Sport and Spectatorship

Re-imagining Sport and Spectatorship

From: Game Misconduct

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Sacrificing the Self

Sacrificing the Self

From: Game Misconduct

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Sport, Spectacle, and Sacrifice

Sport, Spectacle, and Sacrifice

From: Game Misconduct

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Sweetheart Heroines

Sweetheart Heroines

From: Immodest and Sensational

1940-1955. Examines the effect of the war on women’s sports and how the immidiate post-war period was characterized by a remarkable emphasis on beauty, grace, femininity and, for some … 10 $1.00 Add
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Systemic Causes of Academic Underachievement

Systemic Causes of Academic Underachievement

From: The Skin I'm In

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Systemic Problems Faced by Black Students

Systemic Problems Faced by Black Students

From: The Skin I'm In

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The Skin I'm In

The Skin I’m In

Racism, Sports and Education

This book discusses the role that sport participation plays in the lives of Black male high school students. As a former professional athlete himself, the author brings a firsthand personal … 136 View
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Under the Pear Tree
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Under the Pear Tree

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter talks about the history and experiences of Black Americans and Canadians in sports dealing with systemic racism and discrimination. Canada’s history of white supremacy and … 15 $1.50 Add
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Unrecognized Champions and Media Darlings

Unrecognized Champions and Media Darlings

From: Immodest and Sensational

Examines the shift in media coverage of women’s sport in the 1960s and 70s. Outlines those who did not receive media attention and showcases a shift in reporting to one taking female … 12 $1.20 Add
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What Can We Do?

What Can We Do?

From: The Skin I'm In

In this chapter, the author presents a variety of actions that can be taken to make schools more inclusive and supportive of black students. These actions include directly addressing the racism … 10 $1.00 Add