Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport Organizations

“Now in its 6th edition, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport Organizations offers a much needed and timely continuation of the examination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) matters in and through the global sport industry. I have always maintained that this long-standing book project has been one of the most important contributions to the field of sport management over the years. It is indeed a useful resource for anyone who is truly interested in the study and practice of DEI in sport and beyond.”

John N. Singer, Associate Professor of Sport Management, Texas A&M University, USA

“This book is a must-read for everyone who is interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion in sport. Guided by a theoretical framework, the chapters are organized around different dimensions of diversity, which ensure that readers get an overview of the full spectrum. Both students and scholars will benefit from the combined presentation of corresponding theories with empirical evidence, which offers an informative reality check of theoretically proposed associations and explanations. The multi-level perspective is especially valuable because it illustrates the complexity of the topic and the need to take measures at several levels when the goal is to make sport organizations more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.”

Prof. Pamela Wicker, Professor of Sport Management and Sport Sociology, Department of Sports Science, Bielefeld University, Germany

“Drs. Hussain and Cunningham offer compelling, scientific evidence for the incredible importance of acknowledging and embracing diversity in our workplaces. With its solution-based frameworks, this book is vital reading for anyone engaged in the management of sport.”

Nola Agha, University of San Francisco, USA

"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport Organizations: A Multilevel Perspective (6th edition) is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand and advance inclusion across the full complexity of sport. Hussain and Cunningham weave together rigorous theory, compelling evidence, and real-world examples to illuminate how race, gender, sexuality, disability, class, and other dimensions of identity intersect within sport systems at every level. This book challenges sport managers, practitioners, and scholars alike to move beyond symbolic gestures toward the structural, organizational, and individual changes that genuine inclusion demands."

Ceyda Mumcu, Professor of Sport Management, University of New Haven, USA

“This sixth edition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport Organizations reaffirms why Cunningham’s work has long been foundational in sport management. By adding an explicit focus on equity, globalization, intersectionality, and activism, Cunningham and Hussain offer a timely and evidence-based examination of the complex challenges shaping contemporary sport organizations. At a moment when DEI efforts are both increasingly necessary and increasingly contested, this text provides an essential multi-level framework for scholars, students, and practitioners seeking to lead inclusively with both rigor and purpose. Importantly, the book positions sport as a broader social institution capable of shaping public dialogue, advancing social justice, and contributing to community change. Its action-oriented and globally informed perspective makes this an indispensable resource for understanding and responding to the political, organizational, and human realities defining sport in an interconnected world.”

Jacqueline Mueller, Programme Director Sport Business and Leadership, Loughborough University London, UK