I had no idea of the history of woman's gymnastics uniforms throughout the years. I just knew they looked skimpier at each Olympics. Especially the high-cut ones worn in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
I totally agree there should be a unisex uniform for men and women. And if not, why not should be the question asked.
And as already said by other readers, I hope your stunting partner reads this. And then offers you a public apology.
Thanks for reading, Debbie! Track & Field and Beach Volleyball have offered unisex uniform options at the last few Olympics; very few female athletes have worn them. Unisex or more modest uniforms become a tougher 'sell' when female athletes' sponsorship dollars from brands (often) depend upon their image...and sex sells. More and more academic research is being done in this area. I look forward to following it and advocating for its practical application!
I doubt he even recalls doing it, but the memory has stuck with me for 29 years! So many cheer stories like that could be shared. One only has to look as far as Bring It On to witness the depth of inappropriate cheer jokes. And that movie came out 4 yrs after my anecdote!
I had no idea of the history of woman's gymnastics uniforms throughout the years. I just knew they looked skimpier at each Olympics. Especially the high-cut ones worn in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
I totally agree there should be a unisex uniform for men and women. And if not, why not should be the question asked.
And as already said by other readers, I hope your stunting partner reads this. And then offers you a public apology.
Thanks for reading, Debbie! Track & Field and Beach Volleyball have offered unisex uniform options at the last few Olympics; very few female athletes have worn them. Unisex or more modest uniforms become a tougher 'sell' when female athletes' sponsorship dollars from brands (often) depend upon their image...and sex sells. More and more academic research is being done in this area. I look forward to following it and advocating for its practical application!
It makes my blood boil every time I hear that story about your stunting partner. I hope he craps his pants in public.
I doubt he even recalls doing it, but the memory has stuck with me for 29 years! So many cheer stories like that could be shared. One only has to look as far as Bring It On to witness the depth of inappropriate cheer jokes. And that movie came out 4 yrs after my anecdote!
I hope he reads this.