Hooliganism as a Postmodern “Religion”: Theological Reflections and Contemporary Sociological Narratives (Note 1)

Authors

  • Nikolaos Denaxas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65343/tpss.v2i1.87

Keywords:

religion, sports, sociology, postmodernity, religiousness

Abstract

According to specific theories which are developing a special sociological methodology, sports in general manifest
as a complex social phenomenon and its study allows us to investigate aspects of the social organization of modern
societies. Sports are not an autonomous event of human activity. We can observe an institutional subset of sports in
the wider set of society and the dynamics that develop within its contexts. The stadium, as a point of reference for
a sports club, is considered an element that actually contributes to the construction of the public space. Through
contemporary narratives, we will also try to approach the very special “language” of the “sports fan religiosity”.

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Published

2026-04-20

How to Cite

Nikolaos Denaxas. (2026). Hooliganism as a Postmodern “Religion”: Theological Reflections and Contemporary Sociological Narratives (Note 1). Theory and Practice in Social Studies, 2(1), pp.57–61. https://doi.org/10.65343/tpss.v2i1.87

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Vol. 2, No. 1,April, 2026 In Progress

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