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A new study claims to have found the real reason domestic violence spikes after major sporting events
[Warning: this article contains descriptions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic abuse, go directly to the end of this article to find immediate help and support information.]
Today is the final match of the UEFA European Cup: Italy vs England. I’m a football fan (soccer, for Americans): I’ve played it myself (badly), I love the athleticism, the connection of a team when they’re setting up to score a goal, the beauty of the game.
Today’s match promises to be thrilling for fans and former players alike: it’s the first time England has made it to a major final match since 1966, so there’s a lot at stake. Personally, I’m really looking forward today’s match.
Not every woman has the privilege to say that.
A new study, published this year has compared the correlation of domestic-abuse incidents reported to the Greater Manchester Police with football matches played by Manchester City and Manchester United between 2012 and 2019. Conducted by Ria Ivandic, Tom Kirchmaier and Neus Torres-Blas of the Centre for Economic Performance, the authors observe that the changes in domestic violence incidents…
