Olympics
#HandsOffCaster: Why the Policing of Female Athletes’ Testosterone Levels Needs to Stop
A scientist explains why worrying about athletes’ testosterone levels is baseless and offensive.
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Backtalk: Stoneman Douglas & The Olympics
This week, Dahlia and Amy talk about the growing anti-gun student movement that’s happened since the shooting at the Parkland, Florida, high school and an update about the Winter Olympics. After the latest horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school, students have rallied... Read more »
The Endorsement Gap: How the Olympics Shortchange Women Athletes of Color
Endorsements must prioritize an athlete’s performance over their looks.
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How the "Stereotype Effect" Hurts Women Athletes
When women are told they’re worse athletes, they perform worse. And our society tells them they’re not as good as men in all kinds of ways.
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Backtalk: "Stranger Things" & Women at the Olympics
A spoiler-free conversation about gender and race on Netflix show Stranger Things (Winona!). Amy and Sarah also discuss how female athletes are scrutinized during the Olympic games. Plus: Big news about Amy’s life and some love for Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff... Read more »
Opportunity Costs: What the Olympics Show Us About the Economics of Women's Sports
Women who are skilled competitors and elite athletes should have the chance to shine more than once every four years.
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Magical Thinking: The Media’s Disturbing Portrayal of Katinka Hosszu’s Relationship with Her Husband and Coach
NBC sports commentators have been criticized for several other gaffes in the past few days that all display a traditional and conservative approach to gender and relationships.
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As They Head to the Olympics, Women's Soccer is Fighting to Win Equal Pay
They’re the number one women’s soccer team in the world. But their most formidable opponent is the wage gap.
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Cruel Summer: What's Messed Up About The Olympic Games
It’s worth considering what kind of exploitation makes our spectatorship possible.
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