Adam Goodes and Casual Racism in Australia
The Adam Goodes furore shows us that casual racism is prevalent in Australian society. Thomas Alomes explains why we all have a responsibility to overcome the problem.
Tag Archives: racism in sport
No singular revelation
Subtle forms of racism often go unnoticed, but they are no less harmful. Maxine Beneba Clarke on the insidiousness of everyday racism.
Racism, sport and the moment that summed it up
Twenty years on from Nicky Winmar’s iconic stand against racism, Black and Proud is a confronting, thought-provoking reminder of why the image still resonates strongly, writes Sonia Nair.
Playing by the Rules – in sport and life
By Paul Oliver. This article is part of our March theme, Sport and Human Rights. A coach has no access for her wheelchair to get into the local clubhouse. A spectator yells racist remarks at an Aboriginal player during a footy match. A team excludes a gay athlete from making the rep teams because it might […]