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In reply to the discussion: What if every Olympic sport was photographed like (WOMEN'S) beach volleyball? [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)62. i am glad you agree. number 1 and 2 is pretty much what this Op is about. not sex symbols,
not about what they are wearing. the sexist stuff is bullshit.
Im an athlete. its about the sport
thank you for agreeing.
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What if every Olympic sport was photographed like (WOMEN'S) beach volleyball? [View all]
redqueen
Aug 2012
OP
yes. it is obvious. from conception, beach volleyball was about sexualizing the women in the sport
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#80
loking at some of the shit on the net about the beach volley ball gals. "interesting" =
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#3
i was reading an article today about this and it says that much more has been done with the shots
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#6
this is what happens when they purposely sexualize the women to get viewership. the olympic
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#5
ah, the fact tht womens volleyball was set up initially to sexualize these athletes
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#71
damn, this is just stupid shit. and boys think it is cute, but it is so insulting to men. nt
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#14
"keep your mouth shut and enjoy the view, can't you?" where would ownership and dominance
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#24
he would be one of the men that would tweet.... you are not pretty enough for me
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#26
i think in many respects. i do not believe it for a minute in this posters intent.
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#33
yes. it is clear the game you play. using "pet" ownership cause we all know that especially
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#25
it was about 3 olympic agos, ... i was all excited to watched. boys were young. i watched every one
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#19
this is why i am so bothered. we work with our girls to tell them.... it is what you do, not what
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#27
seeing the power and grace in the human body is one thing. cut off head shots ect.... is odd.
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#16
This equal reporting would probably enhance the viewership of other sports as well...
midnight
Aug 2012
#31
you talk about the actual sport and what they have to do to succeed. i think it is awesome skill
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#34
just put them in a thong and get it over with. then it will stay in the crack where it belongs
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#37
i am glad you agree. number 1 and 2 is pretty much what this Op is about. not sex symbols,
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#62
look at the women in any other sport. swimming.... on the blocks. track with the same outfit
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#41
Picture of athletes that show them as whole human beings with their heads attached. n/t
MadrasT
Aug 2012
#66
the parallel bars might be a bit challenging for the men, more drag in swimming than
seabeyond
Aug 2012
#58