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Is there a double standard in how we treat male and female athletes?#nzsport #nzathlete #nzrugby

June 13, 2024 / 00:27

This episode discusses gender perceptions in sports, particularly focusing on drinking culture among female athletes. The conversation highlights the differences in behavior expected from women compared to men in sports settings.

One key discussion involves the contrast between male rugby players, like the All Blacks, who celebrate victories with drinks in their uniforms, and the expectations placed on female athletes. The speakers express frustration over the double standards that exist in how both genders are perceived when engaging in similar celebratory behaviors.

The episode also touches on the societal pressures that discourage women from drinking in uniform, suggesting that these pressures stem from concerns about public perception. The speakers advocate for a more relaxed attitude towards female athletes enjoying celebratory moments.

TLDR

The episode critiques gender double standards in sports drinking culture.

Episode

0:27
00:00:00
you know when you watch rugby and they're in the sheds after a game having a few beers and like they're just
00:00:03
relaxing we do not do that at all and I feel like there's this thing around like
00:00:10
being woman we shouldn't drink in our uniform cuz how how people might perceive that but yet the All Blacks
00:00:17
post on Instagram celebrating a wi with a beb and there's nothing wrong with
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that I feel like people would have a problem if we did it or I think that's the perception so we don't

Episode Highlights

  • Gender Perceptions in Rugby
    A discussion on how women in rugby are perceived differently when it comes to drinking.
    “I feel like people would have a problem if we did it.”
    @ 00m 23s
    June 13, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • We do not do that at all.
    Is there a double standard in how we treat male and female athletes?#nzsport #nzathlete #nzrugby
  • There's nothing wrong with celebrating a win with a beer.
    Is there a double standard in how we treat male and female athletes?#nzsport #nzathlete #nzrugby

Key Moments

  • Gender Norms00:10
  • Celebrating Wins00:17