tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229616072187725718.post3709534629314154533..comments2024-03-11T05:26:34.143-05:00Comments on Women Who Serve: Simona, sexism, and the denial and dismissal of sexism and misogyny in professional tennis Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07124489754017593105noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229616072187725718.post-78807122713015904412021-04-24T18:50:37.053-05:002021-04-24T18:50:37.053-05:00Well said. (In Simona's case, however, it'...Well said. (In Simona's case, however, it's hardly a meek effort.)<br /><br />And the only reason that strength and speed are considered "superior" is that they are male attributes.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124489754017593105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229616072187725718.post-63037845013758809262021-04-24T15:45:34.178-05:002021-04-24T15:45:34.178-05:00No doubt someone will feel the need to point out t...No doubt someone will feel the need to point out that Serena in her prime would have lost to the ATP #200, as if that justifies any and all sexism in the tennis world. For some, competition is an enabler for people to strive towards their potential. For others, it's an excuse to indulge our animal desires to dominate and secure the lion's share of rewards. The anecdotes you've related make it clear the latter attitude still predominates. Given this oppressive climate it's understandable if some choose to meekly slot themselves into the perceived pecking order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com