Aleesha Young was featured in an AOL News report. This was made available online in 2020. The report was not about her sports accomplishments, but about motherhood. While the AOL News report did present her positively, there remains a degree of subtle sexism. Sportswomen are constantly asked about motherhood and relationship status. Such a report … Continue reading My Unconventional Life : World’s Strongest Mom (2020)
Dafne Schippers announced her retirement from track in 2023. The following year she took on the role of director of the 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships. Schippers had an impressive athletic career. Winning gold medals in the 200m was no simple task. The flying Dutchwoman was competing with a number of talented athletes. Athletes love … Continue reading Dafne Schippers Supported The European Athletics Track Records Deletion Proposal
The Sally McNeil case is a fascinating exploration into the nature of the criminal justice system, domestic abuse, and media bias. The cross section between sexism and racist attitudes could not be ignored in the criminal case. The Oceanside murder was overshadowed by another trial of O.J . Simpson. The difference with Sally McNeil is … Continue reading How The Media Represented Sally McNeil
The Olympics will soon be underway. Paris this time is set to host. The United States will be sending athletes. Seeing as France has been known for fashion, Nike thought it was a great time to release their new team USA uniforms. An out cry came with one uniform for women. This uniform appears to … Continue reading The Nike Olympic Track Uniform Controversy
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Diana The Valkyrie was a website devoted to women's bodybuilding and the female muscle fandom. Launched in 1997, it was a time when the internet was different. Large video sharing and social media companies did not exist. The means of communication on the internet was either through forums, chatrooms, and e-mail. The forums and chatrooms … Continue reading Diana The Valkyrie Has Shutdown
Nancy Lewis Letter Women in sports tend not to get much respect. The world of competitive professional bodybuilding shows a level of blatant sexism and mistreatment to its competitors. The worst part it comes from print publications. The vituperation becomes so intense that athletes have to respond. Nancy Lewis wrote a letter to Jim Manion … Continue reading Nancy Lewis’ Letter Protesting Derogatory Statements Directed At Women Bodybuilders In Flex Magazine (2005)
Fitness Tips Reporter Tucker Covey presented on News 40 about a rarely discussed women's health topic. Women in the United States according to a report are below health levels of muscle mass. This has serious health implications when women age. To anyone who has read on the subject, the information is not new. The media … Continue reading Tucker Covey : Tips To Help Women Build Muscle Mass
Women's bodybuilding is spreading across the world. The sport is making its way to one of the globe's most populous countries. China is seeing an increase in women participating in bodybuilding. At one time, it was not deemed proper for Chinese women to be active in sports. Sports participation was at times prohibited under the … Continue reading Reuters : Empowered Chinese Women Embrace Muscle Culture
In memory of Akira Toriyama (1955-2024) the manga artist who created Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball. The Dragon Ball franchise has been around since 1984. The manga and anime follow Goku and his friends fighting various villains. Much of the story revolves around the dragon balls and when gathered together grant wishes. Goku comes from … Continue reading Dragon Ball Super : Kale Could Be Ms. Olympia
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