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Breaking Down Binaries In A Binary World: An Athletic Experience, Heather Ashley Denaro
Breaking Down Binaries In A Binary World: An Athletic Experience, Heather Ashley Denaro
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Although the acceptance rates of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) athletes is growing in society, the gap of understanding athletes in this community is apparent. Previous research has found LGB athletes perform at a higher rate if they are surrounded by those who are supportive and understanding of their perceived lifestyle. Breaking Down Binaries in a Binary World: An Athletic Experience, is a 2-year project to increase knowledge, awareness, and education for collegiate coaches to provide a safer environment for LGB athletes and their straight-ally counterparts. This 4-part curriculum is facilitated by the Title IX coordinator- with the assistance of …
How Does Hip Hop Serve As A Catalyst For Collective Resistance : "Fight The Power"- A Beats, Rhymes, And Life Approach : A Project Based Upon An Investigation At Beats, Rhymes And Life, Maria Camila Camacho
How Does Hip Hop Serve As A Catalyst For Collective Resistance : "Fight The Power"- A Beats, Rhymes, And Life Approach : A Project Based Upon An Investigation At Beats, Rhymes And Life, Maria Camila Camacho
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This qualitative study explores what elements of social justice, Hip Hop, and therapy the Oakland, California based agency Beats, Rhymes, & Life, Inc. (BRL) engages in to ignite Collective Resistance among its members, youth, and the outside community. The study utilized a mix of both narrative and phenomenological approaches throughout. In total, twelve participants were interviewed, however, only six participants were included for the purpose of this research and ranged from teaching artists, clinicians, community members, and leaders of BRL. Each participant was asked a series of questions regarding (1) Hip Hop, (2) Oppression and Power, and (3) Collective Resistance …