Additionally, some Olympic athletes were subject to sexist remarks by commentators. After Chloe Kim became the youngest American to win a gold medal in snowboarding, a sports announcer from media outlet Barstool Sports simplified her to "a little hot piece of ass" instead of discussing her achievement. After Anna Veith, a downhill skier from Austria, won a silver medal, one male commentator questioned her ability to compete after getting married.
Olympian Chloe Kim after winner her gold medal in the halfpipe snowboarding event.
While the Olympics are usually considered a very positive event that brings people of all cultures together, the event has much to improve on in terms of gender equality.
To be honest, I disagree with your statements on Barstool Sports. This is hardly a credible source in Sports media. Although they report on what is happening in the world of sports, they are certainly not known for their ethics. They constantly post videos of people breaking tables and shotgunning beers. I do not expect them to censor their posts. Although I don't think what they said is morally correct, I don't blame them for the comments. That is the type of site that they are.
ReplyDeleteOn the aspect of Women competing on the same course as men, it is something that is rarely seen. One of the only existing examples is Michelle Wie in the PGA tour. She was allowed to play in traditionally mens tournaments as long as she made the cuts and played the same tees. Although Wie found a lot of success between the ages of 16-18. She no longer plays in Men's tournaments/tours due to the competitiveness. Take of this what you will, but it doesn't seem completely feasible even for a prodigy like Wie.
-Chris Glaser
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