A robust methodology for investigating old firm sectarianism online

D. McMenemy; A. Poulter; S. O'Loan

doi:10.1504/IJWBC.2005.008113

A robust methodology for investigating old firm sectarianism online

D. McMenemy
, A. Poulter
, S. O'Loan

Computer And Information Sciences

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Abstract

This paper discusses a methodology for investigating sectarianism on the internet as evidenced primarily through the support of two football clubs, Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers, better known as the Old Firm. The historical background to sectarianism and theoretical background to online hate are discussed, and a robust methodology for investigation is proposed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	488-503
Number of pages	15
Journal	International Journal of Web-Based Communities
Volume	1
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1504/IJWBC.2005.008113
Publication status	Published - 2005

Keywords

online communities
social conflict
sectarianism
hate-speech
football
Scotland
internet

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