Hooliganism in England - typical for the British society?

Travail d'étude , 2009 , 9 Pages , Note: 1,3

Didactique de l'Anglais - Études de pays

Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, once said that Hooliganism is one
of the most famous export goods, Britain can not be proud of. This statement by itself
emphasizes the significance of the hooligan problem not only in the British society, but all
over Europe. Hooliganism is often called the ‘English disease’, so the question arises if
Hooliganism is a typical feature of the British culture.
Therefore, the following essay should explain whether Hooliganism can be named a typical
symbol for the society or not.

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With few exceptions, for example riots of British supporters during the World Cup 2006 in
Germany (but there will always be some unreformable slobs), the hooligan problem could
nearly be erased up to today, especially in Britain’s club football. The hooligan firms use the
clubs just as a distinguishing feature for themselves. Actually they do not have any
connection to the modern football business of today. That’s why you have to be careful with
claiming that Hooliganism is a typical feature of the British society.
Hooliganism, compared to its origins, can be rightly called the English disease. But the
situation today is out of all proportion to the situation 20 years ago. As already said
Hooliganism is curtailed up to today and consequently out of the public focus. The problem is
that the youth grows up with this special mentality. So it probably will always be a part of the
British society because the attitude will be passed on from generation to generation.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Thesis Statement
• The history of Hooliganism in England
  • Origins and development
  • The end of the heyday
  • The fight against Hooligans
• Boosting and supporting features for Hooliganism in England
  • Personal problems
  • Extreme rivalry between football clubs
  • Special mentality of British people
• Concluding Statement
• List of literature / Sources

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This essay aims to examine the phenomenon of hooliganism in England, specifically exploring whether it can be considered a typical characteristic of British culture. The essay will delve into the history of hooliganism, analyzing its origins, development, and the factors that contributed to its prevalence. It will also discuss the measures taken to combat hooliganism and assess their effectiveness.

• The historical development of hooliganism in England
• The role of alcohol and social factors in fueling hooliganism
• The impact of major football disasters on the fight against hooliganism
• The effectiveness of government measures in curbing hooliganism
• The question of whether hooliganism is a unique feature of British culture

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The essay begins by outlining the history of hooliganism in England, tracing its origins back to the 1970s when British fans began to accompany their national team to away games. The 1980s marked the heyday of hooliganism, with almost every professional football club in England having its own hooligan organization. The essay then discusses the two major football disasters, the Heysel Disaster in 1985 and the Hillsborough Disaster in 1989, which led to a significant shift in the fight against hooliganism. The essay concludes by examining the government measures implemented in the 1990s to curb hooliganism, including stadium safety improvements, stricter laws, and fan projects.

Schlüsselwörter

The key terms and focus themes of the text include hooliganism, English football, British culture, football disasters, government measures, fan culture, and the fight against hooliganism. The essay explores the historical development of hooliganism, its social and cultural context, and the efforts to combat it, highlighting the impact of major football disasters on the fight against hooliganism.

• Université: University of Applied Management (Faculty of Sport Management)
• Cours: Englisch II
• Note: 1,3
• Auteur: Patrick Schorer (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2009
• Pages: 9
• N° de catalogue: V141384
• ISBN (ebook): 9783640516674
• ISBN (Livre): 9783640516490
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: Hooligan, Problem, England, Fußball, Gewalt, aktuelle Situation