时间:2025-04-26 22:43:22 来源:网络整理编辑:時尚
While the 2016 Rio Olympics has been filled with memorable victories by athletes of all genders, thi
While the 2016 Rio Olympics has been filled with memorable victories by athletes of all genders, this year's Games has also had its fair share of sexist moments.
A video by UltraViolet -- a national women's advocacy group known for conducting online campaigns to highlight women's issues such as violence, maternity leave and equal rights -- calls out the media for some of the blatant sexism that has been displayed thus far during the 2016 Olympics coverage.
SEE ALSO:The Rio Olympics coverage is rife with sexism and here's what needs to changeThe video compiled some of the most unbelievably sexist moments in Rio coverage, beginning with the Fox News segment in which host Tamara Holder explained, "female Olympians are sexing it up more than ever by wearing makeup..." before asking two male reporters to discuss their thoughts on the topic.
"Fun Fact: Olympians get gold for winning, not for looks."
UltraViolet went on to highlight other shockingly sexist moments such as when trap shooter and bronze medal winner, Corey Cogdell was referred to as "the wife of a Bears' lineman," the victory of Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu -- who set a new impressive world record in the women's 400-meter individual medley -- was credited to her husband and coach, when Venus and Serena Williams were completely overlooked for winning any gold medals in tennis, and more.
You can check out the minute-long video filled with live media burns here:
In addition to the video, UltraViolet also published a piece on Medium, entitled "Women Are Kicking Ass at the Olympics. The Media? Not So Much."
TopicsOlympics
MashReads Podcast: What makes a good summer read?2025-04-26 22:43
The Panthers benched style icon Cam Newton because of this outfit2025-04-26 22:12
People eat cash, another reason vegetarians can dislike the new fiver2025-04-26 22:01
The first photo from a new Earth2025-04-26 21:59
What brands need to know about virtual reality2025-04-26 21:25
Nashville Season 5 will premiere on CMT in December with a preview2025-04-26 21:08
Did that 'Rogue One' ending blow your mind? (SPOILERS)2025-04-26 20:45
Forbes 2016 list of highest paid YouTubers will make you weep2025-04-26 20:24
Here's what 'Game of Thrones' actors get up to between takes2025-04-26 20:21
Oculus Medium hands2025-04-26 20:20
Major earthquake and multiple aftershocks rock central Italy2025-04-26 22:35
Teens who drifted out to sea on inflatable toys rescued by fishermen2025-04-26 22:26
Trump is tweeting about what will happen to his business empire2025-04-26 22:23
These detailed, laser2025-04-26 22:18
Is Samsung's Galaxy Note7 really the best phone?2025-04-26 21:35
India announces its largest solar rooftop tender2025-04-26 21:16
Trump is tweeting about what will happen to his business empire2025-04-26 20:40
The story behind the viral Polish Christmas ad that stole our hearts2025-04-26 20:35
Xiaomi accused of copying again, this time by Jawbone2025-04-26 20:25
One in four Americans shared fake news online, Pew survey finds2025-04-26 20:06