Racism in Soccer: Eliminating Soccer Racism and Using Sport as a Vehicle for National Change
Abstract
Racism and soccer have long been intertwined, however the upcoming 2010 World Cup
in South Africa poses a unique opportunity to study the relationship between racism and
sport. In studying previous international sporting events, specifically the 2006 World
Cup in Germany, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South
Africa, it is evident that sport is often strategically used to promote specific ideals.
Throughout these historical tournaments, the games have succeeded in not only
promoting positive values within the sporting arenas but also in carrying these values
over to the general society. I am interested it studying how the upcoming World Cup can
be used to not only reduce racism in soccer but also promote equality throughout South
Africa.
Citation
Arishita, Michelle K (2010). Racism in Soccer: Eliminating Soccer Racism and Using Sport as a Vehicle for National Change. Honors and Undergraduate Research. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2010 -05 -8054.