Whether teams win or lose, sporting events lead to spikes in violence against women and children
- Written by Melanie Pescud, Visiting Fellow, School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet), Australian National University
With the FIFA World Cup coming to a conclusion in Russia, not to mention the final match in the State of Origin rugby series in Australia and Wimbledon in the UK, it’s been a big week for sports.
While sports can bring fans together in celebration and camaraderie, researchers have documented a more troubling trend that accompanies these...