Maria Golici - Serena Williams treatment at US Open resonates with women
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serena-williams-treatment-at-u-s-open-resonates-with-women/
This article talks about Serena Williams getting penalized by Carlos Ramos for illegal coaching violation and lost a point for smashing her racket. She called out Ramos for being sexist and discriminant. James Blake goes on and says, "I've definitely done worst. I've seen other do much worse and not get penalized. And I think there just needs to be some consistency." Serena also received support from The Women's Tennis Association where they responded with, "There should be no difference in the standards of toleration provided to the emotions expressed by men vs women."
The article was written September 10, 2018, 6:47 PM. Throughout history there has been a constant bash towards women and there only purpose is to reproduce, cook, and clean. Sadly that view of women even to this day is still in place in some country's. From Seneca Falls which was home to the first women rights movement in 1849 to now women have come a long way but there is still so much room for growth and acceptance towards women.
AHHH i've seen this topic all over social media, and i honestly think she is a savage. I do see how this could hurt her in some way, but not as much as it will boost people up, especially women, to fight for what is right and for your beliefs. - Mekinna Knight
ReplyDeleteSerena Williams is quite possibly one of the greatest athletes of all time, and also, one of the most gracious. She deserves respect, and to be treated as equally as anyone else on the court. The double standard needs to come to an end!
ReplyDeleteI think that Serena's race and gender definitely played a role into how the umpire treated her. I watched the match live and was so disgusted the entire time. Serena is right. Male players get away with saying much worse things, but people think its just them showcasing their masculinity. The fact that some people don't understand that her being a black woman affected things is mind boggling to me.
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