The testimonios of three Canadian women athletes and the 1980 Olympic boycott
are presented. The Latin American method of testimonio is adapted as a framework for
understanding personal stories. Testimonios written in a series of interpretive narratives and
poems--poetic testimonios--represent three women's voices.
This study includes three journeys: the research journey, a journey of
self-discovery, and the journeys of three women athletes. Distinct and collective voices
are highlighted. An analysis of writing forms used is offered. A traditional literature
review and a section linking the study's findings to the literature are available in the
appendices.
Testimonios are methods of resistance, and, thus, imply an appeal to matters of
social justice. Therefore, "a call to action" invites researchers, counselors, and sport
professionals to take a closer look at the oppressive system of high-performance sport and
contemplate structural change. Beyond this, the ultimate worth of the project is for
readers to decide. / Graduation date: 2002
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/30098 |
| Date | 26 April 2002 |
| Creators | Black, S. Jill |
| Contributors | Gray, Lizbeth A. |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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