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

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Serena Williams

Another example of female athletes who have been judged and criticized for their looks is that of tennis superstar Serena Williams. She is an accomplished tennis player with four Olympic gold medals and more Grand Slam titles than any other player. Sadly, she has been constantly criticized for her muscular physique, which is seen as deviating from traditional beauty standards. Despite her impressive record of 23 Grand Slam titles, Williams has faced numerous instances of body-shaming and criticism of her appearance in the media and on social media.

 

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These examples illustrate the ways in which female athletes are subjected to double standards when it comes to their appearance and their athletic ability. While male athletes are celebrated for their strength and physicality, female athletes are often judged and scrutinized for their looks, and are expected to conform to narrow and unrealistic beauty standards.

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