violetraven

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[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 11 months ago

Something else came to mind while reading this article:
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/09/sports-gender-sex-segregation-coed/671460/

“There are players on teams that we play that are faster than me, that are stronger than me, that can hit the ball harder than me. So I knew that [the league’s] arguments didn’t really have any basis in that regard.”

This is what I've experienced in roller derby. The only thing carrying me is that I was taught how to ice skate and play hockey since I was 4. Again, pointing to a socializing aspect rather than a "gendered" thing.

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 11 months ago (8 children)

I remember the conservative shit fest they had over USWNT asking for equal pay to the men's team.

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 11 months ago

Not sure. Here's a good journal article discussing it.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/24757601

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 11 months ago

I've heard some roller derby teams doing this when their attendance numbers are low. They just ask the team and have a vote to see if people are comfortable or not. According to this: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_IX

It prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government.

You would be allowed.

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 26 points 11 months ago (34 children)

According to armchair analysts, isn't she supposed to be dominating all high school volleyball in it's entirety like some 'hopped up on E' ubermensch? /s

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 11 months ago

I appreciate the kindness. I had a very sweet conversation with one of my derby teammates about being trans. She said the bible, to her, said to love everyone and treat them with kindness. That's all we ask for.

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 11 months ago

That was fascinating. Thank you for sharing 💖

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 11 months ago

Oh, gosh, this sounds like it's Terri Schiavo all over again

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 11 months ago

Wonder if they actually wrote "woke" in an amendment to the bill as they have not been able to define it.

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Fancrittering is my new favorite word 🥰

[–] violetraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you talking about third or fourth wave feminism? There is an interesting take in the book Gender Trouble. I'm surprised you're interested in women's sports. Did you catch the US Women's Soccer match? I missed it but got the gist from my guy friend. Personally, I'm a huge fan of roller derby. They've fully accept trans people. Love Suzy Hotrod. She's such a badass.

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