ACCOUNTABILITY DENIED: KANJURUHAN STADIUM TRAGEDY CRITICAL JUNCTURE INDONESIAN SPORT
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Kanjuruhan Tragedy , Management Strategy, Football, Accountability, Supporter MobilizationAbstract
Kanjuruhan tragedy, which occurred on October 1, 2022, in Malang, Indonesia, claimed 219 lives and sparked a significant social movement. This tragedy, driven by crowd violence amid intense football club rivalries, has highlighted deep flaws in football governance and stadium safety management in Indonesia. incident not only revealed critical gaps in security measures but also galvanized public discourse on accountability and need for systemic reforms in football management. This research examines how social movements, spurred by Kanjuruhan tragedy, have mobilized collective action, advocating for reform in stadium safety and greater transparency of sports governance. Drawing on Charles Tilly’s social movement ory and resource mobilization ory, this study explores role of supporters and civil society in pressuring government institutions for change. Furrmore, tragedy's cultural impact is discussed, paralleling similar incidents such as Munich air disaster and Alianza Lima tragedy, which led to national reflections and enduring cultural legacies. Despite progress in raising awareness, movement faces substantial barriers to achieving institutional reforms due to entrenched political complexities. findings underscore importance of collective action and resource mobilization in driving social change, while also highlighting obstacles posed by institutional resistance and political landscapes football
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