Sexism At The Olympics

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Apparently at the Olympics there are two types of competitors: the athletes and the sex objects.

I've been avoiding any and all Olympic hoopla this year. A) I'm just not a sports person, B) I'm not a fan of China and many of their policies, and C) I don't need another reason to get my blood pressure up. Well, now C has been blown out of the water by this side by side comparison of the uniforms worn by both male and female athletes. You'll notice that the male athletes get to dress comfortably while the female athletes have to dress like they're about to walk into some guy's wet dream. Be sure to also read the comments sections for a lot of great insight as to why they wear what they wear and the issues of mandating the amount of skin that must be shown.

I don't know about you, but I don't think I could play very well with a wedgie half way up my ass.

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August 15th 2008 @ 12:53

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1. August 15th 2008 @ 13:25. Winston Says:

Hmmmmmmm. In an objective sense I totally see your point. In a subjective sense I'm not complaining about the situation. In the interest of fairness, though, maybe the guys should have to wear a Speedo or something, so that everyone is on equal footing? It does seem a little silly that the women competitors are modeling swimsuits in some of the events, as it's fairly obvious that it's for looks and not performance. But as I said, I'm not really complaining either.....

2. August 15th 2008 @ 13:44. Anonymous Says:

This quite apparent that a female created this article. I wonder what she looks like. It may just explain her viewpoint.

3. August 15th 2008 @ 13:53. Summer Minor Says:

Anon, how the person who created this looks like means absolutely nothing. The comparisons of how the athletes are dressed is obvious.

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4. August 15th 2008 @ 21:17. Mr Nice Guy Says:

Do we know if the athletes (both men and women) were consulted prior as to what they would like to wear as far as beach volleyball is concerned?

Apparently they were.

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5. August 16th 2008 @ 08:34. The wonderful Peter Yang Says:

Well, I hate to admit it but when it comes to femal athlic, the good looking ones really do get more attention.

Hmm...don't know why it doesn't work the opposite way around, but I guess that is just the way things work for...god know what ever reason

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6. August 16th 2008 @ 17:24. Anonymous Says:

This is just a guess, but maybe they wear the bikini because thats what woman wear when they swim and play volleyball on the beach. I'm sure they could change it if they wanted to. Also, I'm sure part of it has to do with their sponsors. Personally, I think that it's easier to play with a bikini than with long shorts and a tank top!

7. August 17th 2008 @ 20:31. Jeff Musall Says:

Honestly, I think it's much ado about nothing. I do like the Olympics, as much for the non-maistream sports they highlight as anything else. I like the indoor volleyball better, but the beach ball is cool too...that aside, though....what they wear is hardly something to get upset about...

8. August 18th 2008 @ 02:45. Anonymous Says:

I'm enjoying the bits of Olympics I've seen, but I sure would have enjoyed the mens beach volleyball more if they'd been in speedos!

It seems fair - if the men get to have sex objects to watch on their TV, why shouldn't women?

What I'm cross about is the way women athletes are often called 'girls' , but the men are called 'men'. I did hear a (female) former Olympian call, I think swimmers, 'boys' and watched my husband's eyebrows go up.

Come on, fair's fair!

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9. August 18th 2008 @ 03:23. Carolyn Cordon Says:

Jeff Musall, listen to yourself - spoken like man - If the women weren't in skimpy attire, there'd be little coverage of their sport - with women's sport - the less coverage their bodies have, the more coverage their sports gets.

I bet if women cricketer's wore bikinis to play their sport in, there'd be far more coverage of the sport!

10. August 18th 2008 @ 04:39. Jeff Musall Says:

Actually, I said I like volleyball because I have played it, and have coached a couple of teams. Also, when I lived in Southern California I seem to remember girls/women who played it on the beach mostly wore bikinis. Here in Oregon our beaches are a little colder, so the players will dress warmer. As for the other Olympic sports, what they wear seems to be in the context of the sport, as beach volleyball is. Perhaps we could solve this by going back to the Greek original, wherein all the competitors were naked.

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11. August 18th 2008 @ 05:24. Carolyn Cordon Says:

That's fair enough Jeff, and I wasn't necessarily lumping you in with the ones who watch for non-sporting reasons. But we can't get away from the fact that sporting attire is closely linked with marketing and the whole shebang becomes a feminist issue.
I'd be interested in reading the kitten's response. I'll be honest and say I do watch sport for the joy of viewing the human body in action. I don't salivate though.

12. August 23rd 2008 @ 21:29. Kar Says:

Honestly... I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill.

Why not get up in arms about the diving uniforms? The women wear one-piece suits and the men wear speedos.

I have to echo Jeff: what they wear is hardly something to get upset about.

At the end, you say "I don't know about you, but I don't think I could play very well with a wedgie half way up my ass." But this isn't you.
I personally wouldn't wear a two piece when playing volleyball either, but I'm not them.

You also say the men get to dress comfortably. I'm pretty sure the women are comfortable too. They're sport bikinis that are most likely specially made for Olympians and to fit the body.

I'm all for feminism and equal right and no sexism, but of all things to get enraged over, this is ridiculous.

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13. August 24th 2008 @ 04:44. RubySoho Says:

The uniforms are upsetting.

The comments are disgraceful.

14. August 24th 2008 @ 21:40. Jolly Sapper Says:

Umm.. No.. just .. no..

At least have the decency to find a little bit more evidence before making the claim based on what looks to be a single photo.

Have you seen the runners, high jumpers, or pole vaulters? Doesn't matter which gender they are, they all wear pretty skin tight clothing.

Watch the diving competition? Nothing but banana hammocks for hours on end.

I'm pretty sure the women's softball teams didn't run around in pasties and high heels either.

Please try again....

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