| ID | 124607 |
| Title Proper | Unusual suspects |
| Other Title Information | ultras as political actors in the Egyptian revolution |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Woltering, Robbert |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Egyptian revolution that started on January 25 engaged many people who theretofore had not been considered political actors. Among them were the Ultras, a particular group of football fans who are widely credited to have played a part in the more physical aspects of the uprising. In this article the Ultras are studied by means of an analysis of their own written material, their internet presence, and fieldwork conducted in Cairo. It is argued that the Ultras have quite naturally developed into a revolutionary social movement. |
| `In' analytical Note | Arab Studies Quarterly Vol. 35, No.3; Summer 2013: p.290-304 |
| Journal Source | Arab Studies Quarterly Vol. 35, No.3; Summer 2013: p.290-304 |
| Key Words | Egypt ; Arab Spring ; January 25 Revolution ; Ultras ; Social Movement ; Street Politics |