In this episode, we chat with Rana Hussain about the modern challenges for clubs pursuing the inclusion of marginalised groups. According to Rana, disagreement doesn’t have to equal disrespect and there are challenges for clubs that are confronted with different worldviews in the pursuit of diversity.
Haneen Zreika and the Pride Round jumper. Netball Australia and Hancock Prospecting. FIFA Men’s World Cup and player activism. Athlete power is challenging the way sports are run. But what happens when inclusion in sport results in another group feeling excluded? How can we maintain respect for each other through the challenge of player or club advocacy?
Diversity Themed Rounds and team jumpers should be the tip of the iceberg, the reward for club community engagement and programs to ensure everyone feels welcome to their club or sport. However, that’s not always the case where clubs are keen to support marginalised groups without adequate consultation with existing club members or as a profit-making exercise.
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In the episode we spoke about Rana's chat with Julia earlier in the year. Raw conversation and highly recommended.