The Beautiful Game: Understanding Conflict Through the Lens of Sport History
- Luke Hally
- Apr 2, 2024
- 1 min read
This report explores the intricate relationship between sports history and conflict, aiming to elucidate the underlying factors contributing to violence and the potential for peace-building within sporting contexts. It examines how conflicts manifest in sports, drawing from historical instances such as the gladiator match riot in Pompeii and contemporary examples like football violence in Indonesia.
The analysis challenges conventional notions, showing that while alcohol consumption may not always be a core contributor of sports-based violence, the politicization of sports often fuels fan-based clashes.
Moreover, it highlights the dual nature of sports as both a unifier and a divider within society, as demonstrated by the unity fostered by English football success juxtaposed with the societal tensions exacerbated by high-stakes defeats.
By leveraging insights from sporting history, effective models for understanding conflict development and implementing mitigatory measures can be devised, contributing to peace-building efforts in modern nation-states. This report underscores the importance of comprehensively assessing the multifaceted dynamics of sports-related conflict to inform strategies aimed at promoting peace and stability.
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