neo-Nazi groups were using football matches as occasions to attack against minority ethnic communities and east European refugees.
1.3 Theoretical Framework
Since racism is one central point of my research I believe that it is necessary to explain this term, especially in association football’s fan behaviour. According to a guide published by UEFA and FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) in 2003 on how to tackle practically racism in European football, racism is the belief that a race, ethnic group or religion is superior to another. It can take place voluntarily or through a lack of understanding and ignorance. The most common ways through which is expressed are less favourable treatments, insults and abuses as well as discriminatory …show more content…
Although racism in German football culture looks like to be in decline, it must be underlined that it has not disappeared and in many cases has only changed its appearance. Many factors contribute to the perpetuation of racist views, from the socio-economic situations in different regions to the simple traditions that are a residual from the racism that was prevalent in the …show more content…
The most common manifestation of racism is the behaviour of supporters and fans against other fans or players; besides, also episodes of abuse between players have been reported.
The football World Cup in 2006 increased the interest of German public in football and, thus, racism. Another factor of the increased focus on racism is the nomination of the new president of the German Football Federation, Zwanziger, who claimed that the fight against racism is one of the primary targets of the DFB.
1.5 Research
1.3 Theoretical Framework
Since racism is one central point of my research I believe that it is necessary to explain this term, especially in association football’s fan behaviour. According to a guide published by UEFA and FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) in 2003 on how to tackle practically racism in European football, racism is the belief that a race, ethnic group or religion is superior to another. It can take place voluntarily or through a lack of understanding and ignorance. The most common ways through which is expressed are less favourable treatments, insults and abuses as well as discriminatory …show more content…
Although racism in German football culture looks like to be in decline, it must be underlined that it has not disappeared and in many cases has only changed its appearance. Many factors contribute to the perpetuation of racist views, from the socio-economic situations in different regions to the simple traditions that are a residual from the racism that was prevalent in the …show more content…
The most common manifestation of racism is the behaviour of supporters and fans against other fans or players; besides, also episodes of abuse between players have been reported.
The football World Cup in 2006 increased the interest of German public in football and, thus, racism. Another factor of the increased focus on racism is the nomination of the new president of the German Football Federation, Zwanziger, who claimed that the fight against racism is one of the primary targets of the DFB.
1.5 Research