Discrimination on the uniforms of the women's basketball players
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Discrimination on the uniforms of the women's basketball players
Last May the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has proposed reducing the size of the equipment of women's teams in the Euroleague next season. The decision is pending approval at the next meeting in July.
The FIBA rule proposes inter alia, that "shorts and shirts have to be closer, following the curves / contour of the body", the shirt must not cover the shoulders of the player, the width of the pants should leave up to two inches of space between the fabric and skin, and the pants should always be at least ten inches above the knee.
REJECT
the imposition of a garment that is uncomfortable making female attributes and highlight
DENOUNCE
- That these measures are not aimed at the comfort of the players but to give a supposedly more feminine and attractive, a demonstration clearly sexist and discriminatory.
- Statements sexist director general of the European FIBA, Patrick Baumann who claimed that the players "are great athletes, but also beautiful athletes, so there is no reason not to show it."
REQUEST
- To take into account the opinion of players themselves. In this sense, AJUBA (Basketball Players Association) has expressed its "rejection of such decisions, the only thing they achieve is to torpedo the progression of women's basketball player under discussion and proposals that affect the development actual competition, but to use the professional basketball players as objects, attractive from the standpoint of aesthetics male "For players this means" to recognize an outdated mentality of a professional and disrespectful, which they want mediate value not for their professional athletes, as it visually appealing to viewers who may be more concerned perceive the display of a body, to follow the play on the pitch. "
- Put more interest in achieving real equality in the sport, without discrimination against women, and to support a Plan of Equality in sport competition.
- Increased concern for promoting grassroots sport, especially among girls, promoting their practice and encouraging the construction of sports facilities in neighborhoods and schools.
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