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Symbolika występująca na polskich stadionach piłkarskich
The symbolism at the Polish football stadiums

Author(s): Justyna Jurczak
Subject(s): Sociology of Culture, Sports Studies, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Polish football stadiums

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the influence of western subcultures on the Polish stadium hooligans and analyses the symbols and gestures characteristic of these groups, as well as outlines the Polish stadium symbolism. On the basis of her own research, the author provides the answers to the following questions: Which dominates at the Polish stadiums – symbolism or gestures? What kinds of symbols are most frequently used by the Polish pseudo-football fans? The author also determines the times when this symbolism was demonstrated the most often, and lists the places where certain symbols were frequently exhibited, as well as the types of matches (home and international) during which it happened.

  • Issue Year: IV/2011
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 27-36
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish