• Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    35
    arrow-down
    2
    ·
    1 year ago

    I can’t be the only one to notice that Nike thinks that able women should be sexualized, but disabled ones should wear long pants. I’m not sure which women that is more insulting to.

  • Otakulad@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    12
    arrow-down
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    Uniforms should be issued, not designed by the country. Some countries have invested $10,000s of dollars to ensure their athletes have the least amount of drag, namely in swimming. At that point, it isn’t the talent of the athlete, it’s the clothes. Put everyone on even playing ground clothes wise.

    • Ilovemyirishtemper@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      I thought the same thing. The article mentions Brazilian waxes, and my immediate thought was f-that. Go full bush. You wanna see what my junk is really like? Feel free to view it in its natural state.

    • jeffw@lemmy.worldOPM
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      5
      arrow-down
      2
      ·
      1 year ago

      And that argument is discussed in the article. Doesn’t mean it isn’t sexist

      • FontMasterFlex@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        arrow-down
        2
        ·
        1 year ago

        how is it sexist? women are allowed to wear the mens gear if they want. it’s up to the athlete to choose.