Abstract
In many African countries, youths’ participation in the public sphere is still limited despite the creation of legal instruments
such as the African Youth Charter and myriad youth-centered national policies. Across the continent, marginalized youths face
various constraints in accessing the public sphere. This article examines how one voluntary sports association, the Mathare
Youth Sports Association, uses sports as an alternative public sphere to engage with government actors and the community on
social justice issues.
such as the African Youth Charter and myriad youth-centered national policies. Across the continent, marginalized youths face
various constraints in accessing the public sphere. This article examines how one voluntary sports association, the Mathare
Youth Sports Association, uses sports as an alternative public sphere to engage with government actors and the community on
social justice issues.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-17
- DOI 10.1007/s11266-011-9243-z
- Authors
- Priscilla Wamucii, University Canada West, 7519F 10 St N.W, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Journal Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations
- Online ISSN 1573-7888
- Print ISSN 0957-8765