Episode 17: Empowerment Under Fire: Confronting Double Standards in Sports & Society

Recently, LSU's Angel Reese was dragged for making the same hand gesture Iowa's Caitlin Clark previously made during a basketball game. Singer Carrie Underwood was slammed on social media for having 'over the top' legs. Its seems as if women are damned if they do and damned if they don't. Join me as I break down what true female empowerment (and oppression) truly is.

Citations:

How a hand gesture dominated a NCAA title game and revealed a double standard. Rachel Treisman April 3, 2023

Angel Reese dismisses critics of her taunting Caitlin Clark: ‘I love who I am’ Ryan Glasspiegel April 3, 2023

 

Keith Olbermann sort of apologizes for Angel Reese comments. “It was an apology, just not one that people will be pleased with.” Phillip Bupp 4/03/2023

Jill Biden manages to insult both LSU and Iowa with White House invite idea. First Lady Jill Biden says she wants to invite Iowa to White House along with new national champion LSU. News flash: Women can handle disappointment. Nancy Armour USA TODAY

LSU's Angel Reese defends gesture directed toward Iowa's Caitlin Clark during championship game. Ben Morse, CNN, April 3, 2023

LSU coach reacts to social media attacks on Angel Reese after viral hand gesture.  Randi Richardson April 3 2023

Angel Reese calls first lady Jill Biden’s suggestion of inviting both LSU and Iowa to White House A JOKE Ben Morse CNN April 4th 2023

Carrie Underwood's Muscular Physique Draws Mixed Reactions From Fans. Fans didn't hold back when it came to Underwood's latest look. Devon Forward

‘Euphoria’ Star Barbie Ferreira Denies Walking Off Set and Explains Exit: I Don’t Just Want to Be the ‘Fat Best Friend’ Zack Sharf Mon, April 3, 2023

Xscape's Tamika Scott I Accept LaTocha's Apology ... Now Let's Talk! 4/3/2023

Justine Bateman Has a Powerful Message for Women Who Fear Aging: 'You're Being Lied to.' Brandon Livesay April 3, 2023

 

Blac Chyna Recalled Her 6- And 10-Year-Old Kids’ Reactions To Her Ongoing Physical Transformation. Leyla Mohammed

Blac Chyna Explained That She Stopped Posting On Her $240M OnlyFans Account For The Sake Of Her Kids. Leyla Mohammed

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