There are an incredible amount of cultural similarities between ancient history and today. In some ways, we have really progressed as a society and in other ways, we still hold some of those ancient values. One of the ways that we have maintained the same...
In attempting to understand and argue whether violence in modern sport has continued to augment over time, it is firstly necessary to grapple with what is understood by the term violence. Olweus (1999) rather narrowly, suggests that violence is the ‘use of physical force’. [1]...
Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took, and your name in the undertaker book. says Joe Frazier, an American professional boxer. This quote shows how extreme some sports can be to the extent where people risk their lives...
Sport is regarded as a universal marvel, evolving from a pure leisure form to now being viewed as a fundamental part of the “social and cultural fabric… focusing on social issues, generating economic growth and changing the perceptions of the modern world”. Whilst, development in...
On September 15, 1997, Nick Kypreos sustained life-altering injuries after his opponent, Ryan VandenBussche, struck him in the face during a fight mid-hockey game. Not only did Kypreos suffer from post-concussion syndrome for years afterward, but his career was effectively cut short as a result...
Fans in the audience are expected to hold a certain level of respect for the stadium, teams, and the athletes the support and oppose. However, there comes a level of competitiveness when it comes to fans and supporter and can often escalate to extreme levels...
Sexual violence is one of the main challenges facing young people today. While the problem has been explored in various areas, the sports industry has remained under wraps. However, according to experts, sexual violence in sports is not a foreign thing. Abuse in sports cases...
A hooligan is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang”. Hooliganism is believed to be unruly aggressive behaviour that is associated with hooligans. This sort of behaviour is usually associated with sports fans, specifically supporters of association...
George Orwell once made the observation, ‘Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence; in other words, it is war minus the shooting’. Sporting contests have...
In recent years, sporting governments in the United Kingdom and internationally have been compelled to advance and address the issue of inclusivity in sport with a focus on race. World-wide culture has played a pivotal role in current and historical discrimination regarding race and has...
The increasing amplitude of racism in sport is a contemporary issue within society. Racism, experienced in the form of racial vilification, discrimination and abuse, is embedded in behaviours and attitudes within society. It occurs when a sense of superiority is used to degrade a minority...
Sports have long been revered as a platform for fostering camaraderie, promoting physical fitness, and showcasing extraordinary athletic talent. However, amidst the spirit of competition, a darker aspect of sports emerges – borderline violence. This essay aims to explore the effects of borderline violence in...
