Revitalizing the PE social-justice agenda in the global era: Where do we go from here?

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Azzarito, Lauren, Macdonald, Doune, Dagkas, S. and Walton-Fisette, Jennifer 2016. Revitalizing the PE social-justice agenda in the global era: Where do we go from here? Quest. 69 (2), pp. 205-219. https://doi.org/10.1080/00336297.2016.1176935
AuthorsAzzarito, Lauren, Macdonald, Doune, Dagkas, S. and Walton-Fisette, Jennifer
Abstract

Critical theorists have called attention to the intensification of diversity that is now occurring inside and outside of school, while critically engaging with the detrimental effects of globalization on equity, diversity, and social justice. Globalization presents new challenges to education and to issues of social justice. In this article, we argue that there is a need for scholars in the field of physical education (PE) to re-think and re-frame the social-justice agenda to address current inequalities produced by globalization. To support this argument, first, we reflect on the impact of global neoliberalism on PE; second, we discuss the ways in which, as a result of global neoliberalism, public health discourses have an “othering” effect on ethnically diverse young people; third, we propose a theoretical shift from a focus on equality to a focus on difference; and finally, we conclude with considerations for future research and curricula in school PE.

JournalQuest
Journal citation69 (2), pp. 205-219
ISSN0033-6297
Year2016
PublisherTaylor & Francis
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/00336297.2016.1176935
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Online25 May 2016
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Deposited29 Apr 2016
Copyright informationThis is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Quest on 25.05.16, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00336297.2016.1176935.
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