Equity-Deserving Groups, Sport, and Recreation in Calgary: An Analysis of Equity, Diversity,  Inclusion, and Accessibility-Related Policies

To, Andy

Equity-Deserving Groups, Sport, and Recreation in Calgary: An Analysis of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility-Related Policies

dc.contributor.advisor	Bridel, William
dc.contributor.author	To, Andy
dc.contributor.committeemember	Din, Cari Susanne Read
dc.contributor.committeemember	Barrick, Simon John
dc.contributor.committeemember	Clark, Marty
dc.contributor.committeemember	Stowe, Lisa Roxanne
dc.date	2024-11
dc.date.accessioned	2024-06-17T14:40:38Z
dc.date.available	2024-06-17T14:40:38Z
dc.date.issued	2024-06-10
dc.description.abstract	Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) policies play a crucial role in addressing the many reported barriers equity-deserving groups experience in relation to Canadian sport and recreation. Recognizing this, I examined the publicly available EDIA-related policies and statements of 76 multi-sport facilities across Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Drawing on Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality, an intersectional anti-oppression framework, and relevant empirical literature, I conducted a critical discourse analysis on the statements and policies found. My analysis led to the creation of three themes for statements: (1) all are welcome, (2) some are welcome, and (3) land acknowledgements, and four themes for policies: (1) codes of conducts, (2) zero tolerance policies, (3) targeted policies, and (4) bylaws. Most statements and policies fell far short of being effective or impactful for equity-deserving groups, particularly (but not only) because they were often absent of specificity and actionable items while also failing to address intersecting systems of oppression. My findings underscore the need for more comprehensive and intersectional anti-oppression EDIA policies in sport and recreational facilities to address systemic inequities and foster true inclusivity.
dc.identifier.citation	To, A. (2024). Equity-deserving groups, sport, and recreation in Calgary: an analysis of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility-related policies (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1880/118966
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher.faculty	Graduate Studies
dc.publisher.institution	University of Calgary
dc.rights	University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject	equity
dc.subject	diversity
dc.subject	inclusion
dc.subject	accessibility
dc.subject	critical discourse analysis
dc.subject	policy
dc.subject	Calgary
dc.subject	anti-oppression
dc.subject	intersectionality
dc.subject	sport
dc.subject	recreation
dc.subject.classification	Recreation
dc.title	Equity-Deserving Groups, Sport, and Recreation in Calgary: An Analysis of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility-Related Policies
dc.type	master thesis
thesis.degree.discipline	Kinesiology
thesis.degree.grantor	University of Calgary
thesis.degree.name	Master of Science (MSc)
ucalgary.thesis.accesssetbystudent	I do not require a thesis withhold – my thesis will have open access and can be viewed and downloaded publicly as soon as possible.