Stay ConnectedDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Recreation Profession, 4th ed.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Recreation Profession (4th ed.) uniquely addresses foundational knowledge, the latest research, and lived experiences related to equitable and inclusive organizational management. Using multiple contemporary perspectives and comprehensive research, this book addresses various diversity markers and their influence on how leisure is experienced across inclusive and exclusive organizations. Toward equitable organizational practices and just recreation, the book provides opportunities to assess, improve, and transform organizations with enhanced awareness and commitment to equity and inclusion.
This new edition features attention to equity, shares new chapters on gender and transgender service provision, highlights several new lived experiences, as well as new cases illustrating collaboration with tribal nations and inclusive event, sport, and outdoor programming. All chapters have been refreshed or present completely new content.
Chapter 1–Introduction: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Recreation, Leisure, and Tourism Organizations
Maria T. Allison, Ingrid E. Schneider, and B. Dana Kivel
Chapter 2–Voices and Cases From the Field I
Everything Counts
Tamara Johnson
Acceptance for All
Jameel Jones
A Case Study of Culturally Appropriate Conservation Education
David N. Bengston and Michele Schermann
Orlando Gay Days: Organizational Responses and Nonresponses
Greg Shaw
People’s Park: A History of Politics, Homelessness, and Inclusion
Jeff Rose
Increasing Participation in a Changing Population: How Minnesota Is Helping Residents Say “I Can Camp!”
Elena Tsakakis and Eric Pelto
Chapter 3–Disability as Diversity
Mary Ann Devine
Chapter 4–From #Gamergate to #Feminism Gender and Leisure
Callie Schultz, Janet McKeown, and Luc S. Cousineau
Chapter 5–Contesting Compulsory Heterosexuality: Creating Inclusive Practices for 2SLGBTQ Participants
Fenton Litwiller, Linda Oakleaf, and Corey Johnson
Chapter 6–Transgender Visibility and Inclusive Leisure Services
Fenton Litwiller, Corey Johnson, and Linda Oakleaf
Chapter 7–Leisure and Social Class
Jeff Rose
Chapter 8–Voices and Cases From the Field II
A Decade of LeadHERship
Charlynne T Smith and Vonda Martin
Serving the Needs of LGBTQ Campers: Camp Ten Trees
lore dickey
An Active Park is a Safe Park: Addressing Crime in Urban Parks
Monika Stodolska
Going to the Pub: Is It Taboo or a Therapeutic Intervention?
Jamie Hoffman
Challenging the Status Quo Through Social Media: Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Josh Medeiros
Mentors Make a Difference
Michael Hernandez
Chapter 9–Acting Our Age: The Relationship Between Age and Leisure
Valeria J. Freysinger and Olivia McAnirlin
Chapter 10–Taking Critical Stances on Race and Ethnicity in Recreation and Tourism Management Organizations
Rasul A. Mowatt, Matthew D. Ostermeyer, and Myron F. Floyd
Chapter 11–Spiritual Diversity: Implications for Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Leisure Services
Paul Heintzman
Chapter 12–Voices and Cases From the Field III
“Nothing About Me Without Me”: Working in Partnership With Youth
Bina Lefkowitz
Diversity: A Personal and Professional Journey and Commitment Navigated by the Why
Rick Miller
Girls Swim Night Out
Ayana Farrell and Linda Napoli
Inclusive Processes in Commemorating the United States–Dakota War of 1862
Dan Spock
Creating Equitable, Inclusive Access to Recreation and Sports for People With Disabilities: Rochester Accessible Adventures
Anita O’Brien
DuSable Museum Case Study
Rasul Mowatt, Matthew D. Ostermeyer, and Myron F. Floyd
Chapter 13–Organizational Learning: A Strategic Approach to Enhance Diversity and Inclusion
Raintry J. Salk, Kenneth R. Bartlett, Ingrid E. Schneider, and Ying Feng
Chapter 14–Voices and Cases From the Field IV
Diversity: Elements of a Champion
Terri Palmberg
Breaking Down Barriers: Inclusion of People With Disabilities Through Creative Strategies of Universal Design
Barbara A. Ceconi
The Essence of Hospitality: Serving a Multicultural Multigenerational Marketplace
Gerald A. Fernandez
U.S. Forest Service Building Partnerships With American Indian Tribes
Michael Dockry
Because There's Nothing Straight About Nature: Queer Connections to the Natural World
Elyse Rylander
Apna Hockey and the Growth of Ethnically Specific Sport Spaces
Courtney Szto
Chapter 15–Beyond Cultural Competence: Building Allies and Sharing Power in Leisure Services
Paul Kivel and B. Dana Kivel
Chapter 16–Next Steps on the Journey Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
B. Dana Kivel and Ingrid E. Schneider