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Sectarianism, anti-sectarianism and Scottish football

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Bradley J (2015) Sectarianism, anti-sectarianism and Scottish football. Sport in Society, 18 (5), pp. 588-603. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2014.976008

Abstract
In 2012, the Scottish Parliament voted through anti-vilification legislation known as the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act. Among those most prominent in opposing this have been supporters of Celtic Football Club. This paper looks at the history of the term ‘sectarianism’ as a means to understand the act and to consider some of the rationale behind Celtic supporters' resistance. It includes reflection on aspects of the social, cultural and religious context within and without football, which have contributed to the act's construction and opposition.

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Sport in Society: Volume 18, Issue 5

StatusPublished
Publication date31/12/2015
Publication date online02/12/2014
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PublisherTaylor and Francis
ISSN1743-0437
eISSN1743-0445