Football and Discrimination

This book examines discrimination in football, revealing its societal implications and highlighting the potential for positive fan activism in addressing these issues.

In Football and Discrimination, the author explores the complex relationship between discrimination in football and its broader implications within society, politics, and culture. By examining how sport can reflect and shape identity, the book delves into the ways that football serves as a microcosm of societal issues, particularly in terms of how discrimination is manifested and challenged within fan cultures.

The text presents a range of insightful and diverse international case studies that highlight various aspects of discrimination in football. These include the influence of fascism in Italian football, grassroots fan activism against racism, sexism, and homophobia in US soccer, and the experiences of migrant football clubs in Germany. Additionally, it discusses the educational potential of football club history in addressing antisemitism. Together, these examples illustrate the damaging societal consequences of unchecked discrimination while also showcasing the power of fan activism as a positive social force.

Football and Discrimination is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections of sports, culture, and society. It offers valuable perspectives for scholars and enthusiasts alike, particularly those engaged in the sociology of sport, cultural studies, and political science. The book encourages readers to reflect on how football can both perpetuate and challenge societal norms regarding identity and discrimination.