Harry Johnson
Bard College
Project
Playing for Change: Innovative Uses of Sport
India, United Kingdom, Australia, Dominican Republic
Sport participation and popularity differs around the globe based on site-specific socioeconomic conditions, as well as historical and cultural values. These same variables have fostered many innovative uses of sport to combat social ills afflicting communities worldwide. During my Watson year, I will explore how sports are utilized to counteract issues such as gender inequality, youth unemployment, social exclusion and elevated high school dropout rates.