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Sociology of Sport Panel

This panel is the culmination of many topics at the conference. It is on the intersection of diversity in sports programs, and how the LGBT angle could be used as the "lens" or "mirror" on greater diversity for all sport -- the sociology of sports in society. Panel topics include the role of sports in society, it's affects/ramifications, benefits, affects on youth/adults, business, etc. How about the fact that many gay sports organizations have a growing population of straight allies that are also on their teams.

Speakers are already confirmed:

• Peter Roby, Director, Center for the Study of Sport in Society, Northeastern University

• Joe Martini, Vice President, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital of the Harvard Medical School Network

• Eli Wolff, Project Director, Disability in Sport Initiative, Center for the Study of Sport in Society, Northeastern University

• Benoit Denizet-Lewis (moderator), contributing writer to the New York Times Sunday magazine, Boston Magazine, ESPN Magazine, Out, and others

• Eric "Gumby" Anderson, author of "Trailblazing: America's First Openly Gay Track Coach"

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