Abstract

This paper examines the nature and extent of antisemitism in community sporting environments in one British city. Drawing on interviews (n = 20) and focus groups (n = 2), we explore with participants their Anglo-Jewish identity in sports-related activities and settings. So as not to inflate the salience of antisemitism, we approach the issue obliquely through questions relating to their engagement in sport and identity. We consider the stereotype of the non-sporting Jew and find it is without foundation. Participants described limited but significant instances of antisemitism in sport and a decline in terms of the frequency and severity of antisemitic abuse encountered. We discuss the different responses of our participants when they encountered antisemitism and how sporting organisations were seemingly unaware of the Shabbat and the main Jewish holidays. Participants called for better education and awareness raising on what constituted antisemitic abuse.

摘要

本文考察了英国一个城市社区体育环境中反犹太主义的性质和程度。利用访谈 ( n  = 20) 和焦点小组 ( n = 2)，我们与参与者探讨他们在体育相关活动和环境中的英裔身份。为了不夸大反犹太主义的显着性，我们通过与他们参与体育运动和身份相关的问题来间接地处理这个问题。我们考虑了非体育犹太人的刻板印象，发现它是没有根据的。参与者描述了体育运动中反犹太主义的有限但重要的实例，以及遇到的反犹太主义滥用的频率和严重程度的下降。我们讨论了参与者在遇到反犹太主义时的不同反应，以及体育组织如何似乎不知道安息日和主要的犹太节日。与会者呼吁就什么构成反犹太主义虐待进行更好的教育和提高认识。