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SSI offers this sampling of articles and videos to help better illuminate the Intersectionality of Change".

Articles Opinion: As America burns amid protests after George Floyd's death, it'…
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VIDEO: First 'Intersectionality of Change' session focuses on understanding equity

The first session of Sports and Society Initiative's "Intersectionality of Change," focused on "Understanding the Intersectionality of Change," and included a 45-minute talk, followed by 30-…

Davon Norris

OSU Sociology grad student explores NBA exit discrimination

Black players in the NBA have 30% greater odds of leaving the league in any given season than white players who have equivalent performance on the court, a new study finds.

The results…

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Ohio State Sport Management Graduate Association hosts Sports Alumni Series

The Ohio State Sport Management Graduate Association is hosting a series of webinars featuring alumni from the program. The public is invited to attend.
 
March 2, 7:30 p.m.

Luke Fedlam

For student-athletes, 2021 provides perfect backdrop for activism

Sports and Society will dig deeper into social justice and sports in our four-part series "Intersec tionality of Change." Please join us!   by Darby Clark   With the onset of a global…
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SSI Welcomes New Board Members Committed to Student Success

by Ari Horton   Sports and Society is privileged to welcome to three new members to our board: Susie Botos, and Ryan and Cynthia Carver   Susie Botos…
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Call for Presentations: 2022 SSI Undergraduate Research Fair

The 3rd SSI Student Research Fair will be a celebration of OSU student-led research on sports and social issues over the past year.  

We are seeking student researchers to present…

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SSI-supported study finds gender, sexuality predict sports fandom

by Jeff Grabmeier
Ohio State Research News

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Nearly nine out of 10 Americans say they enjoy sports at least a little, but heterosexual men more commonly identify…

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SSI Announces "The Intersectionality of Change" Spring Programming

SSI, in conjunction with Ohio State LiFEsports and Anomaly Sports Group, is excited to announce its spring semester programming, which will help our audience better understand the intersection…