Too Pretty to Play? Why Female Athletes Struggle to Be Taken Seriously on Social Media

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Anastasia Ashley

Anastasia Ashley is a professional surfer and model who has spoken out about the importance of empowering female athletes and not judging them based on their appearance. Since she is a professional surfer AND model, she often got judged because people thought female athletes couldn’t be posing in a sexy way or wearing makeup. She believes that female athletes should be free to express themselves through fashion and makeup without facing criticism or negative judgment.

Ashley has pointed out that there is a double standard in the sports world when it comes to the appearance of female athletes. Male athletes are often praised for their physique and good looks, while female athletes are often criticized for the same reasons. This can be especially damaging when it comes to sports where appearance is important, such as gymnastics or figure skating.

 

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Ashley has also noted that the pressure to conform to traditional feminine beauty standards can be detrimental to female athletes’ performance. When female athletes are criticized for wearing makeup or dressing in a certain way, it can cause them to doubt themselves and affect their confidence on the field or in competition.

Overall, Ashley believes that it’s important to empower female athletes to be themselves and to celebrate their achievements regardless of their appearance. She hopes to see a world where female athletes are judged based on their skills and accomplishments rather than their looks.

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