Promoting Diversity: Exploring the Motivations for Backing Lgbt Sports Initiatives
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Sport sponsorship has become a significant revenue stream in the multi-billion-dollar sports industry. This study explores the motivations behind organizations supporting and partnering with LGBT-focused amateur sports events, specifically the Gay Games. While the literature on sport sponsorship has grown in recent years, there's a gap in research focusing on amateur sports and the LGBT segment. The Gay Games, initiated by Dr. Tom Waddell, provide a safe and inclusive space for non-heterosexual athletes, aiming to combat prejudice and discrimination. This research aims to uncover the reasons organizations choose to sponsor and support such events, shedding light on their decision-making process. Understanding these motivations can help sport managers and practitioners optimize their sponsorship programs.
Author: Dr. Martina E., Rodríguez
Institution: Universidad de Buenos Aires
Language: English
Topic: Sports, Gender, and Society
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930537993
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