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so I did not put this in the SSF thread because I thought I would get higher quality response over here. This is about the Male dancer though.
First of all, I am happy for anyone that is fulfilling a dream so this is not about this young man. Kudos to him.
But there is something that just feels slightly odd about it. While I agree that the sexualization in sports probably is due to change, is this the best route? I mean, the choreography and outfits are all designed for women. And if part of your goal is equality then what about the fan base. A large majority of that is women. Are any of them actually going to find this appealing? I realize he won't be wearing a tutu but it will still have to not stand out like a sore thumb. And the dance moves will be decidedly feminine I am sure.
Would a better aim be to just scrap the practice all together or maybe overhaul it with more even numbers and new dances and outfits to reflect that.
In a similar line of thought take Hooters (which sucks but you don't even have to go beyond the food for that conclusion) Should anyone be able to get a job there? Yes I think so. But if they hire an extremely large woman is that outfit going to be flattering on her? Of course not. Maybe it would be better to get rid of the outfits.
I am prepared to take heat for this post and maybe rightfully so. While I am progressive in most ways there is still a little dude who was born in the 70s in me. I am all for the progress but seems like the small tweak approach lacks something to be desired. And I am honestly posting with an open mind hoping someone can bring me to the light
First of all, I am happy for anyone that is fulfilling a dream so this is not about this young man. Kudos to him.
But there is something that just feels slightly odd about it. While I agree that the sexualization in sports probably is due to change, is this the best route? I mean, the choreography and outfits are all designed for women. And if part of your goal is equality then what about the fan base. A large majority of that is women. Are any of them actually going to find this appealing? I realize he won't be wearing a tutu but it will still have to not stand out like a sore thumb. And the dance moves will be decidedly feminine I am sure.
Would a better aim be to just scrap the practice all together or maybe overhaul it with more even numbers and new dances and outfits to reflect that.
In a similar line of thought take Hooters (which sucks but you don't even have to go beyond the food for that conclusion) Should anyone be able to get a job there? Yes I think so. But if they hire an extremely large woman is that outfit going to be flattering on her? Of course not. Maybe it would be better to get rid of the outfits.
I am prepared to take heat for this post and maybe rightfully so. While I am progressive in most ways there is still a little dude who was born in the 70s in me. I am all for the progress but seems like the small tweak approach lacks something to be desired. And I am honestly posting with an open mind hoping someone can bring me to the light