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Sara Keivan

Sara Keivan

Curriculum Vitae:
Sara Keivan - CV.doc

Expected Graduation Date: May 2028

Research Interest
My research interests lie in understanding the motivations and methods employed by individuals and organizations to utilize sports as a platform for advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice. Specifically, I aspire to conduct research on how sports can be utilized to promote social inclusion among young individuals, particularly those from deprived, underprivileged backgrounds, and immigrant and minority groups. I also aim to explore how sports traditionally reserved for more privileged individuals, such as tennis, can be made accessible to those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. I am also interested in research topics such as Muslim women’s participation in sports and professional sport. Ultimately, I aspire to understand how being included in a sports community can have a positive effect on individuals’ lives and on society in general, beyond the realm of sports.