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

dc.contributor.advisorBridel, William
dc.contributor.authorTo, Andy
dc.contributor.committeememberDin, Cari Susanne Read
dc.contributor.committeememberBarrick, Simon John
dc.contributor.committeememberClark, Marty
dc.contributor.committeememberStowe, Lisa Roxanne
dc.date2024-11
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-17T14:40:38Z
dc.date.available2024-06-17T14:40:38Z
dc.date.issued2024-06-10
dc.description.abstractEquity, 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.citationTo, 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.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1880/118966
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/46562
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgary
dc.rightsUniversity 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.subjectequity
dc.subjectdiversity
dc.subjectinclusion
dc.subjectaccessibility
dc.subjectcritical discourse analysis
dc.subjectpolicy
dc.subjectCalgary
dc.subjectanti-oppression
dc.subjectintersectionality
dc.subjectsport
dc.subjectrecreation
dc.subject.classificationRecreation
dc.titleEquity-Deserving Groups, Sport, and Recreation in Calgary: An Analysis of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility-Related Policies
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineKinesiology
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
ucalgary.thesis.accesssetbystudentI do not require a thesis withhold – my thesis will have open access and can be viewed and downloaded publicly as soon as possible.
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