The American Journal of Sporting Opinion
9 April 2008
Vol. 7, pg. 123-125
"Women Do It Too!"
by Oscar McPhee
Last night in Tampa, some chicks played basketball. It was on TV for some reason. The chicks in the orange and white won. BIG DEAL. Right?
Wrong!
Sexism in sports is as embedded as racism was back when racism was cool. Sexism even touched this year's Great Brendanian Friendout Tournament, with Rachel H.'s victories turned into a sex scandal. What makes us think that Josh B. didn't give the Commisar's meat a tug on his way to the top, huh?
Sexism, that's what.
Turning this around won't be easy, but as usual, Salon.com's King Kaufman has the inside track on progress. This morning he wrote a summary of last night's NCAA Women's Championship Game without one reference to broken nails, bouncing titties, or "that time of the month", even though the championship always takes place in the same month! That's untouched Gold, King!
King Kaufman presented the contest with dignity and class, and even mentioned how women's basketball games are shorter because the coaches don't take a million time-outs like in men's games. It's possible that the refs just don't hear the coaches' little shrill girl voices, but it's also possible that women are more trusting of their female players to get the job done. I know I wouldn't trust my boys to play a full game without making passes at the cheerleaders and having a dick measuring contest against the other team. Boys will be boys, right?
Wrong!
9 April 2008
Vol. 7, pg. 123-125
"Women Do It Too!"
by Oscar McPhee
Last night in Tampa, some chicks played basketball. It was on TV for some reason. The chicks in the orange and white won. BIG DEAL. Right?Wrong!
Sexism in sports is as embedded as racism was back when racism was cool. Sexism even touched this year's Great Brendanian Friendout Tournament, with Rachel H.'s victories turned into a sex scandal. What makes us think that Josh B. didn't give the Commisar's meat a tug on his way to the top, huh?
Sexism, that's what.
Turning this around won't be easy, but as usual, Salon.com's King Kaufman has the inside track on progress. This morning he wrote a summary of last night's NCAA Women's Championship Game without one reference to broken nails, bouncing titties, or "that time of the month", even though the championship always takes place in the same month! That's untouched Gold, King!
King Kaufman presented the contest with dignity and class, and even mentioned how women's basketball games are shorter because the coaches don't take a million time-outs like in men's games. It's possible that the refs just don't hear the coaches' little shrill girl voices, but it's also possible that women are more trusting of their female players to get the job done. I know I wouldn't trust my boys to play a full game without making passes at the cheerleaders and having a dick measuring contest against the other team. Boys will be boys, right?
Wrong!
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