Football, Gambling, and Everyday Life in Zimbabwe

As unemployment soared in Zimbabwe in the early twenty-first century, betting on football/soccer emerged as a popular, if unsustainable, livelihood option, and the number of betting halls mushroomed. This book investigates this growing social phenomenon, providing a holistic analysis of football gambling in Zimbabwe and exposing its impact on the everyday lives of Zimbabweans. Drawing on original empirical and theoretical analysis from across six different areas of Zimbabwe, the book highlights the lived experiences of communities that are only beginning to grapple with the long-term effects of addiction. Explaining its historical origins in the colonial and immediate post-colonial periods, the authors delve into the motivations, patterns, practices and impacts of soccer betting. Tackling issues such as gender, livelihoods, addiction, religion, and tradition related to soccer betting, the book lays bare the general lack of policy frameworks and support services to protect vulnerable populations. This book offers a rare glimpse into a sociological phenomenon sweeping across Zimbabwe, with a particularly stark impact on the country’s youth. It will interest sports and African studies researchers, as well as those focusing on the socio-health problems related to gambling.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Contemporary Africa
Release date:	October 2023
First published:	2024
Editors:	Manase Kudzai Chiweshe
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-257886-6
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-03-257886-6
Barcode:	9781032578866

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