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ID101446
Title ProperSport, national identity, and media discourse over foreign athletes in Israel
LanguageENG
AuthorShor, Eran ;  Yonay, Yuval
Publication2010.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This article looks at the perception of Jewish-Israeli nationality and the boundaries of the Israeli collective, as reflected in the media coverage of foreign basketball and soccer players during the years 2002-2006. We show that while foreign athletes play a central role in the efforts of Israeli sport clubs, they remain largely excluded from the Israeli collective. At times they are partially included in the collective via discourses that emphasize their contribution to the "common good." However, this inclusion remains provisional and incomplete. Much like in other countries, it is contingent on excellence on the court. We also show the dominance of a unique ethno-Jewish discourse, demanding that foreign and naturalized players, especially if they are not Jewish, constantly pronounce their loyalty to the state and demonstrate familiarity with the Jewish people and their religion, language, and traditions.
`In' analytical NoteNationalism and Ethnic Politics Vol. 16, No. 3-4; Jul-Dec 2010: p.483 - 503
Journal SourceNationalism and Ethnic Politics Vol. 16, No. 3-4; Jul-Dec 2010: p.483 - 503
Key WordsSport ;  National Identity ;  Media Discourse ;  Foreign Athletes ;  Israel


 
 
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