Helen Jefferson Lenskyj Bücher

This is a book of stories about education and women's lives--the author's and her mother's. It is biography and autobiography written as social history. In the first section, Dr. Lenskyj presents the background for her mother's narrative, beginning in 1832 when her grandfather arrived in Sydney. Australia, as a convict. She examines her own girlhood experiences in the 1950s as a child of working class parents who was an outsider in a private girls' school. Using sources from Australian women's history, women's studies, and critical social theory, she situates the two stories in the broader, Australian socio-cultural context of 1900 to 1960. The narrative then moves to the Canadian educational context, documenting the interventions of mothers involved in school-community activism in the 1960s and 1970s in the Toronto Board of Education, and the author's own experiences in a school-community council. The author also examines lesbian and gay activism aimed at educational change in the 1980s and 1990s, including her own role on the writing team that prepared curriculum guidelines on homophobia and sexual orientations for Toronto teachers. Finally, Dr. Lenskyj reflects on her experiences since 1986 as an openly lesbian professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, and discusses developments in anti-oppression teaching in the university in the 1990s.

The book examines the Sydney Olympics as a lens to analyze various Olympic scandals and the accompanying media narratives. It delves into the controversies surrounding the games, highlighting reform efforts and the impact of public perception. Through this exploration, it sheds light on the complexities of the Olympic movement and the ongoing challenges it faces in maintaining integrity and public trust.

Examining the impact of the Olympics in a changed world, this book delves into the aftermath of bribery scandals and the implications of 9/11. It highlights the challenges faced by host cities and critiques the concept of "Olympic education" aimed at schoolchildren, questioning its effectiveness and relevance. Through a critical lens, the author explores the broader social and economic consequences of the Games, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in sports, ethics, and urban development.

The book offers a critical examination of the negative consequences faced by communities impacted by the hosting of Olympic Games. It delves into the social, economic, political, and environmental challenges that arise, highlighting the voices and experiences of those directly affected. Through various case studies, it reveals the often-overlooked realities of displacement, economic strain, and environmental degradation, providing a comprehensive understanding of the broader implications of such large-scale events.

Focusing on the intersection of sports and gender, this book offers insights into how charitable efforts in sports can influence gendered labor dynamics. It serves as a resource for teaching and knowledge sharing, addressing themes of gender, sport, leisure, health, and wellbeing. The content is designed to engage a diverse audience, making it relevant for educators, researchers, and practitioners interested in these interconnected fields.

Focusing on gender-related sports disputes, this book explores how the Court of Arbitration addresses complexities surrounding gender and intersecting identities. It highlights the challenges athletes face due to a forced arbitration process, revealing how their rights can be compromised. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the author sheds light on the intricate dynamics of gender binaries and the implications for fair dispute resolution in the sports arena.

Exploring mega-events as gendered constructs, this volume examines how they categorize athletes within binary sex roles while challenging traditional notions of gendered bodies. It highlights the complex interplay between athletic performance and societal perceptions of masculinity and femininity, pushing the boundaries of accepted gender norms in sports.

Do the Olympic Games really live up to their glowing reputation? As the biggest global sport mega-event, the Olympic Games command public and media attention, while Olympic mythology and ritual obscure their underlying function as a profit-making business enterprise.