Female boxer KOs skirtsWon’t be forced to wear a skirt at 2012 London Olympic Games I was thrilled when I heard that the Olympics were adding female boxing to the games this year. I thought some equality had finally been achieved for these female athletes. I was saddened when I heard about a proposal that would require female competitors to box in skirts as gender-specific uniforms only reinforce gender stereotypes and sexism. We’re glad to hear today that 55,000 people (Karousel staff participated) signed Eli Plank’s petition. As a result, the President of the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) has publicly stated that female boxers will not be forced to wear skirts during the Olympic Games. After hearing the announcement Eli said “I sincerely thank every single person who signed, supported and shared the petition. If I could, I would give each and every one of you an individual high-five.” And for the women who are claiming that skirts are more comfortable and athletically advantageous—we see through your argument. Just come out and say that you’d like to feminize the sport as much as possible so that you feel girlier while beating the crap out of another women.
    Posted on February 22, 2012 by karouselmag.

    Female boxer KOs skirts
    Won’t be forced to wear a skirt at 2012 London Olympic Games

    I was thrilled when I heard that the Olympics were adding female boxing to the games this year. I thought some equality had finally been achieved for these female athletes. I was saddened when I heard about a proposal that would require female competitors to box in skirts as gender-specific uniforms only reinforce gender stereotypes and sexism.

    We’re glad to hear today that 55,000 people (Karousel staff participated) signed Eli Plank’s petition. As a result, the President of the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) has publicly stated that female boxers will not be forced to wear skirts during the Olympic Games.

    After hearing the announcement Eli said “I sincerely thank every single person who signed, supported and shared the petition. If I could, I would give each and every one of you an individual high-five.”

    And for the women who are claiming that skirts are more comfortable and athletically advantageous—we see through your argument. Just come out and say that you’d like to feminize the sport as much as possible so that you feel girlier while beating the crap out of another women.

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