Soccer fans
Confronting Autocracy Online, Offline and on the Street
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2688055 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James M Dorsey (0000-0002-2782-6799, San Antonio College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Issue | 15 |
| Pages | 137-149 |
| Publication date | 2015-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Revista Estudos do Século XX (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1645-3530 • E-ISSN: 1647-8622 |
| Publisher | Coimbra University Press (PUBLISHER • PT) |
| DOI | 10.14195/1647-8622_15_7 |
| OpenAlex | W2559949866 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
This article examines how soccer fans, particularly organized supporters' groups known as ultras, have become increasingly important actors in anti-government protests and revolutionary movements in various parts of the world. It argues that soccer stadiums and the online world have become spaces where fans can express dissent, organize collective action, and challenge authoritarian regimes. The article explores the dynamics of fan activism, highlighting the role of social media in mobilizing protests and the strategies employed by fans to confront repression. It also discusses the complex relationship between fan groups, political parties, and civil society organizations. By analyzing specific cases, such as the Arab Spring and the Turkish Gezi Park protests, the article demonstrates how soccer fans have leveraged their collective identity and organizational capacity to contribute to broader social and political change
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |