FOOTBALL, RACISM AND PUBLIC POLICY

Nationalism, xenophobia, racism and violence, are all too frequently associated with football. The current season has kicked-off across Europe with a particularly shameful start. The Prime Minister, Tony Blair, in commenting recently on the racist abuse of Ashley Cole and Emile Heskey in England's match in Slovakia, cautioned that 'We must make sure that that does not come back into the game in our own country. Also, I hope that the football authorities take very firm action in respect of any country where such racism rears its head.'

 

What are the public policy implications of tackling racism, xenophobia and violence associated with football?
What responsibility does the game itself have in addressing nationalism and xenophobia?
Do the media play a role in fuelling nationalism and xenophobia in their coverage of football?
What are the implications of cultures of racism and xenophobia for football clubs with traditions of support among minority communities?

These questions are being addressed in JPR's civil society research programme.

They were also debated at a seminar held at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research/JPR in London in November 2001 and attended by journalists, students, academics, and members of football management.

Read the press release and news coverage of the seminar.

Useful Links

Kick It Out 

Football Against Racism in Europe 

Football Unites Racism Divides

Show Racism the Red Card

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