Analysis University research on fans' views of racism in the AFL

[theacademic]

Dear all,

I am conducting some research on fans' views of racism in the AFL and I would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete an anonymous survey I have compiled: https://doit.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qzEMac13Dw4X7E

I hope you agree it is a topical study and I thank you in advance for your time.

 

[Power Raid]

Whats my income and schooling have to do with racist fans?

It provides a mechanism for analysis. to assist with understanding how different parts of the community assess racism

alternatively it could be, they don't value females opinions and thus their survey results discarded.

It will be one or the other!

 

[theacademic]

It provides a mechanism for analysis. to assist with understanding how different parts of the community assess racism

alternatively it could be, they don't value females opinions and thus their survey results discarded.

It will be one or the other!

Thanks, Power Raid. It is a mechanism for analysis.

 

[Rusty Brookes]

Done.

 

[Kwality]

Thanks, Power Raid. It is a mechanism for analysis.

Can I ask if you had a preconceived belief of the subject? Not personal its a cynicism of research that addresses opinion.

Edit: done.

 

[theacademic]

Can I ask if you had a preconceived belief of the subject? Not personal its a cynicism of research that addresses opinion.

Absolutely not, Kwality. There is no preconceived hypotheses.

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

A pleasant change. Back in the 80s, one very prestigious Melbourne based university used to release an annual 'AFL' quiz, every question was either based on racism, violence, criminal activity or sex (consensual or not).

Survey done.

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

It's interesting you almost come across as defensive when you haven't even seen an output of the study.

Chill.

 

[Back One Out]

Q. Why do you think some AFL fans are racist?

A. Racism stems from ignorance and from our tribal nature. Like a litter of puppies, humans are wired to single out others over any points of difference. Red hair... Glasses... Obesity... Craziness... Different skin colour... Most racism at the football is simply ignorant name-calling. I think it's part of our DNA that we are all racist to some degree, whether we care to admit it or not. Good people overcome this handicap through education and positive experience - the more they are exposed to different cultures, different ethnicities and different races, the more broader their outlook and the more tolerant and "less racist" they become. Unfortunately, some people choose ignorance, or they become hardened with racist attitudes through their limited negative experiences. They surround themselves with like-minded bad influences in their social groups and with the media they consume. They fully embrace their racist attitudes and they resist any attempt from others to modify their racist behaviour. It is what it is... They can't be changed. Fortunately, they are few and they exist on the fringes of polite society.

7 million AFL fans come through the gate every year and we only get a handful of racist incidents. It's a wonderful strike rate. The AFL have done a great job to educate footy fans and provide a racism-free environment, so I'm not really sure why we need to go on and on about this topic. Is racism at AFL matches really that big of an issue these days? It's mainly a big deal in the media. They love to sensationalise any racist incident which occurs. Some drunk idiot makes a dickhead outburst, gets tossed out of the ground and he creates huge headlines. There are drunk idiots in all walks of life who say shitty things, but we don't make it a lead item on the news... So why is it a news story when it happens at an AFL game? A warning to others? Part of the ongoing education process? Or the media trying to generate clicks?


Q. Why do you think AFL fans use racist sentiments on social media?

A. Usually they are just trolls who are trying to provoke a reaction. The anonymity of the internet emboldens them to act in an anti-social way which they would never dare to in their face-to-face encounters with others. Of course, there is a small minority of genuine racist people who like to espouse their bigoted intolerant views and the internet gives them an avenue to voice their shitty opinions. (See my previous answer)

 

[theacademic]

Many thanks to those who have completed the survey.

 

[HaroLad]

It depends on what University you are from

 

[theacademic]

Thanks Back One Out and all those who have completed the survey. It is appreciated.

 

[Wosh]

Done.

 

[Twoslabs]

I've answered but can't help feeling there is an agenda.

IMHO all racism form supporters comes from misguided tribalism, i.e. people stuck in the past that think they're helping by screaming out racist crap in the belief it will put an oppo player off their game.

 

[theacademic]

I can assure you there is no agenda Twoslabs. Thanks for completing though and thanks to you also Wosh for your thoughts.

 

[CaptchaProofBot]

seems like you could do the survey over and over and over...

A bot could abuse this....(ie. No, racism does not exist at all), no captcha to prevent a bot from completing the survey

Still, a patient human could abuse it by completing the survey over and over and over................

side note: 2 academics are from Business side, 1 technology, 1 unclear...was expecting maybe 1 from say...human rights ? or sports ?

 

[theacademic]

All four teach and research in sport, CaptchaProofBot.

 

[theacademic]

Survey is still live for those that have a spare few minutes: https://doit.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qzEMac13Dw4X7E

 

[Kozzie_Magic]

Absolutely not, Kwality. There is no preconceived hypotheses.

I challenge that based in this statement in your document:

"it is hoped that the study will provide a more in-depth understanding of issues relating to racism in the AFL from the perspective of fans"

This states that there is racism in the AFL and your study will provide a more in-depth understanding of the issues.

Like most of these types of 'studies', the end result is already predetermined by their views, whether it be consciously or subconsciously. It's extremely rare to come across anything different in our society.

 

[Kwality]

I challenge that based in this statement in your document:

"it is hoped that the study will provide a more in-depth understanding of issues relating to racism in the AFL from the perspective of fans"

This states that there is racism in the AFL and your study will provide a more in-depth understanding of the issues.

Like most of these types of 'studies', the end result is already predetermined by their views, whether it be consciously or subconsciously. It's extremely rare to come across anything different in our society.

If the suggestion that there is racism in sport troubles you ..... Mums apron strings !!

 

[Kozzie_Magic]

If the suggestion that there is racism in sport troubles you ..... Mums apron strings !!

Where did i state that?

 

[HaroLad]

I challenge that based in this statement in your document:

"it is hoped that the study will provide a more in-depth understanding of issues relating to racism in the AFL from the perspective of fans"

This states that there is racism in the AFL and your study will provide a more in-depth understanding of the issues.

Like most of these types of 'studies', the end result is already predetermined by their views, whether it be consciously or subconsciously. It's extremely rare to come across anything different in our society.

Academia is comprised, and has always been.

 

[ferball]

Done. The survey may be a bit flawed... happy to talk by PM as this thread will probably go south if we have a public conversation about it.

 

[Wosh]

This is purely a survey, the OP asked if he could post it and BF admin allowed it.
There are other threads to discuss racism in, if you dont like the survey or don’t want to do it no problems, scroll past. But please don’t troll and attack.
Thanks.

 

[theacademic]

Thanks Wosh. Thanks also to ferball and anyone else who has completed the survey. I appreciate your time.

Survey here if anyone is willing to share their thoughts on the topic: https://doit.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qzEMac13Dw4X7E