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If the quenelle is racist, then ‘all priests are paedophiles' and pineapples will be banned

Bebek, G., Castle, S. and Kipnis, E. (2017) If the quenelle is racist, then ‘all priests are paedophiles' and pineapples will be banned. In: Chadwick, S., Arthur, D. and Beech, J. (eds.) International Cases in the Business of Sport. 2nd ed. Oxford: Routledge. pp. 20-28.

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Abstract:
This case looks at the long history of racism on and off the football pitch. Although this case focuses on UK football, the issue does not exist solely within the UK – it is found in many countries and even threatens to disrupt the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The case highlights the poor attempts by clubs and by football (and other) authorities to stamp out racism. The examples demonstrate the lack of consistency in dealing with the problem and the apparent unwillingness of people at the top to deal with this issue. Perhaps business needs to be drawn into the furore to ensure action – hit racists where it hurts (and we are not talking footballs here). Umbro’s withdrawal of sponsorship of John Terry is a start; Zoopla’s withdrawal of their West Bromwich Albion shirt sponsorship another – let’s have some bigger action off the pitch.
Subjects:
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV706.32 Discrimination in sport
Creators:
Bebek, G., Castle, S. and Kipnis, E.
Editors:
Chadwick, S., Arthur, D. and Beech, J.
Publisher:
Routledge
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Date:
20 January 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 20-28
Title of Book:
International Cases in the Business of Sport
Place of Publication:
Oxford
Number of Pages:
264
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781138802452
Media of Output:
Book
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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