Body scrutiny: Slamming down on female athlete ideals – cmns324

Why is it that when an athlete succeeds, their talent and success is questioned? Why is that when an athlete succeeds, they are scrutinized for their appearance? We have been taught from an early age what kind of qualities we should possess, depending on the gender we identify with. While early ideas regarding gender roles…

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