BY: SALMA MOHAMMED - NOURAN TAREK

 On the sidelines of MCCU event to discuss Sports Fanaticism and ways to confront this phenomenon in our society, as part of graduation project “Raya W Sakyna” event from the public relations and advertising department in cooperation with the English Section, EMCCU Today had the opportunity to interview Dr. Dalia Abdallah Head of Public Relations and Advertising Department at the Faculty of Mass Communication Cairo University...  

What do you think of fanaticism?

I think there are two types of fanaticism, Positive fanaticism that shows your support to your country and religion without violence or any hurt to others. And negative fanaticism that shows anger towards people and shares negative reactions between people in society that could lead to violence

What is our role as media specialists to confront fanaticism?

I think our role as media specialists is to direct all media sectors to be neutral and moral and objective, not to take sides. Media organizations must unite their efforts to confront the phenomenon of sports fanaticism, We can use Journalism sector to write articles to educate youth about this topic, the Public relations sector to make projects to raise awareness regarding this topic, and TV and broadcasting sector to air videos and short films that showcase how negative this phenomenon can be on our society.
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Can you give a word to students in the faculty that are affected by this phenomenon?

Start by working on yourself, accept the loss and have the spirit of loyal competition and have a high spirit and try to have a neutral point of view on all aspects of your life
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