It was brought to my attention today that Warrior is a horrifically sexist and misogynistic company. This was very disappointing to learn since I am a consumer of Warrior of equipment. I tried out a bunch of sticks when I switched to a one-piece hockey stick and I am sad to say that the … [Read more...]
Sexism, Misogyny, & Violence Toward Women: The Role of Sport
Recent events in sport and outside of sport (i.e., Elliot Rodger) have given visibility in clear and stomach turning ways to the fact that girls and women face sexism, misogyny and sexual and domestic violence at alarming rates. Lately blatant acts of derisiveness against women have been numerous, … [Read more...]
Gender in MMA: Female fighters expected to walk a fine line
UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey recently referred to Cris "Cyborg" Santos an "it" because of all the steroids she allegedly has taken. Women's MMA Roundup discusses this insult as it relates to gender, specifically in the world of mixed martial arts. … [Read more...]
Why adjectives matter: The case of women’s sports
I ended yesterday's post with a line about female Olympians, who are the minority gender at the Winter Olympics, receiving a greater piece of spotlight. The caveat (in addition to the fact that it actually might not be true if one does a thorough content analysis of media coverage) is that the … [Read more...]
Women in sports journalism limited by double standard via The Lamron
Women have come a long way since fighting their way into sports journalism. Still, the struggle continues and sports networks exploit the obvious commonality among the field of female sports journalists: They’re all conventionally “good looking.” Most notable is former ESPN … [Read more...]
ICF’s 2020 Women’s Canoe Proposal Lacks a Strategy and Transparency / Women’s Canoe = Ready for Rio
A proposal from the International Canoe Federation (ICF) to include two women’s canoe single events in the 2020 Olympics has left Australian Canoe Slalom World Champion Jessica Fox “unimpressed.” She was angered by the November 15, 2013 ICF news release claiming its 2020 decision … [Read more...]
Olympic Paddler Says ICF’s “No Changes for Rio 2016” A Step Back for Women & Sport.
SPORTSCENE received the article below from an athlete who wishes to remain anonymous for reasons as explained below. WomenCAN International applauds this paddler for speaking out and respects their wish to remain anonymous. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I have chosen to write this … [Read more...]
Olympics Still Closed for Women’s Canoe? ICF Says No Changes for Rio2016
Is the International Canoe Federation Open to Change? Article by Keith Lyons http://keithlyons.me/open-to-change/ His exhortation for the ICF to be much more pro-active in change: "I do think we have an important window of conscience available to us in canoeing. We should mind the gender gap as a … [Read more...]
Slalom Canoe World Champion Jessica Fox (AUS) Slams ICF Over Misleading Statements
Jessica Fox (AUS) Slams the International Canoe Federation over misleading statements in their recent press release about their proposal to add women's canoe events for Tokyo2020. "As a C1 woman, to know it will be in the Olympics is great news, however as a high level athlete, ready for Rio, I am … [Read more...]
Richard Fox Slams ICF for Delaying Women’s Canoe Inclusion Until Tokyo2020
Richard Fox slams the ICF over delaying inclusion of Women's Canoe until Tokyo 2020. http://www.sportscene.tv/news/fox-slams-icf-over-olympic-plan "...high level female athletes continue to be significantly restricted in their access to canoeing events in the Olympic Games … [Read more...]