Key question

• What is the SOCIAL psych key question?

  How can knowledge of social psychology be used to explain and reduce football violence?
• What are some facts about the World cup in Germany 2006?

  Worst violence in Stuttgart after Germany- Sweden game:

  • 400 supporters arrested
  • 1800 police officers
  • 5 people, 4 police officers injured
  • Police used CCTV footage and phones to identify ringleaders
  • 70,000 England fans, 100,000 Germans turned up at the fan park
  • Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds
• What is the social aspect of this question?

  > Residents affected

  > Children tried to enjoy the atmosphere but were subjected to swearing + vandalism
• What is the emotional aspect of this question?

  > Distressed for genuine football fans

  > National pride is in jeopardy

  > History if defeat is renewed
• What is the financial aspect of the question?

  > Cost of employing more police to patrol