This essay will be on the phenomenon of hooliganism in England and its development from the day it has been discovered by the media.
When one thinks of a violent hooligan and his behaviour one often tends to associate it immediately with the behaviour of a brutal skinhead. What do a hooligan and a racist skinhead really have in common? Is there an urgent connection between them or is that just a wrong association which has developed in one’s mind during one’s childhood when one was not able to distinguish between these two kinds of brutal groups?
In order to find out whether racism is involved in football hooliganism I initially will try to spot what role National Socialism or Fascism played in the history of Britain but also in the last few years.
It is interesting to investigate whether Nazi-Germany’s archenemy England has National Socialist roots as well and if so, what impact such a phenomenon could have on everyday life and how successful it was. Were they pro or anti-German?
If there is still a far-right-wing I will analyze its structures and try to make out a possible relation between their organisations and hooligan firms.
Furthermore I will comment on the heavy riots in Oldham in the year 2001, which made the media call that part of the year “the summer of violence”. In this context I will try to analyze to what extent these violent excesses are to be related to football hooliganism or even to racism. Were these riots pure coincidence or had they been planned well in advance? To answer this question it is quite interesting to parse the reaction of the public authorities and to analyze how cooperative they were when it came to spotting the culprits.
Is there really a relation between hooligans and Nazis, who sometimes seem to be totally different?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Hooliganism
- History
- History of Britain's Fascism
- Combat 18
- Summer of violence
- Combat 18 in Germany
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay examines the phenomenon of hooliganism in England, tracing its development from its emergence in the media. The essay explores the connections between hooliganism and racism, particularly in relation to the role of National Socialism and Fascism in British history. The essay also analyzes the "summer of violence" in Oldham in 2001, exploring the extent to which these riots were linked to football hooliganism or racism.- The historical development of hooliganism in England.
- The role of National Socialism and Fascism in British history and its potential influence on hooliganism.
- The relationship between hooliganism and racism, particularly in the context of the "summer of violence" in Oldham.
- The sociological and Freudian perspectives on hooligan behavior.
- The nature and motivations of hooligan groups, including their sense of community, masculinity, and territoriality.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction
This chapter introduces the topic of hooliganism in England and its association with racism. It discusses the historical context of National Socialism and Fascism in Britain, questioning whether there are connections between these ideologies and hooliganism. The chapter also previews the analysis of the 2001 riots in Oldham, examining their relationship to football hooliganism and racism.Hooliganism
History
This section explores the historical evolution of hooliganism in England, starting in the late 19th century. It highlights the increased attention to the phenomenon in the 1960s, linking it to factors such as youth unemployment, societal anxieties, and media coverage. The section further discusses the role of racial tensions and nationalist gangs in fueling violence during football matches.History of Britain's Fascism
This chapter examines the history of fascism in Britain, focusing on the organization Combat 18. The "summer of violence" in Oldham in 2001 is analyzed, exploring its connection to hooliganism and racism. The chapter also investigates the presence and influence of Combat 18 in Germany.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay explores key concepts and themes related to hooliganism, racism, and fascism in England. The main keywords include hooliganism, football hooliganism, racism, National Socialism, Fascism, Combat 18, "summer of violence," Oldham, and societal anxieties. The essay utilizes sociological and Freudian perspectives to understand hooligan behavior, examining their motivations, sense of community, and masculinity.- Quote paper
- Mergim Bytyci (Author), 2007, Combat 18. Hooligans, Nazis and Britain's History of Fascism, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/134708