"Men run fast and get praise heaped on them. Women run fast and get derogatory comments about their physiques and question marks raised over their femininity. What we should be celebrating at the London Olympics is great performances by female athletes – their dedication, natural ability, guts and skill. Just as we do their male counterparts."
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The Guardian’s Sam Murphy, speaking out in opposition to the International Olympic Committee’s “gender verification” guidelines that would bar women with high testosterone levels from competing.
(via theweekmagazine)
(via theweekmagazine)
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