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Women Moving and Meeting in the Digital Age: Exploring the Role of Online Physical Activity Classes for Female Refugees and Migrants Offered by a Local Voluntary Sport Club in Germany
Schulz, Olivia (2024) Women Moving and Meeting in the Digital Age: Exploring the Role of Online Physical Activity Classes for Female Refugees and Migrants Offered by a Local Voluntary Sport Club in Germany.
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| Abstract: | Built upon the Capability Approach framework, this thesis explores the role of digital physical activity (PA) courses in enhancing the agency and capabilities of refugee and migrant women in Münster, Germany, focusing on the Voluntary Sport Club (VSC) ‘Move and Meet’. Considering the impact of COVID-19 on video conferencing alongside feminized migration of Ukrainian women to Germany, this qualitative explorative study investigates the benefits and challenges of Information and Communication Technologies for women. The central research question examines how the VSC’s online courses impact the women’s empowerment, aligning with SDG target 5.b. Sub-questions examine how digital PA courses overcome barriers to sport participation (SDG 5.b); the challenges to social inclusion posed by digital PA (SDG 10.2), and the VSC’s role as a model for beneficial partnerships (SDG 17.17). Interviews with the VSC’s staff were carried out. Findings indicate that while digital PA can reduce barriers and promote capabilities, technical issues, limited digital resources, and lack of safe spaces can hinder social inclusion. Moreover, partnerships with local organizations are important for promoting social inclusion and empowerment. This study contributes to understanding the integration of ICT-enabled PA in furthering the capabilities of migrant and refugee women and advancing SDGs. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 88 social and public administration, 89 political science |
| Programme: | Management Society and Technology BSc (56654) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101608 |
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