Philosophy
The Kansas City Star
As if the news out of Sochi wasn’t weird enough – stray dogs being rounded up and killed, strangers walking into reporters’ hotel rooms, no fans there yet – now some of Russia’s female Olympians have stripped down to their undies in a set of controversial photos.
In what some are calling a “late-game” effort to get everyone excited about the games, women on Russia’s Olympic team posed for photos in provocative lingerie and skimpy dresses.
The photos show the women in what is described as a “more feminine” light.
The athletes who participated include curler Anna Sidorova, speed skater Tatiana Borodulina, figure skater Ekaterina Bobrova, freestyle skier Ekaterina Stolyarova and ice hockey goalie Anna Prugova.
Of course, the photos have gone viral in Russia, where one website boasts that “Russian sportswomen are the best campaigners for our team in Sochi.
“Our Russian Olympic team defies stereotype that women in sport are just a heap of muscles and masculine shapes.”
Because, you know, who wants to think of a woman as just a heap of muscles.
Yes, that was our snarky voice.
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Philosophy
Russia trying to generate interest in Sochi Winter olympiic games?
Anna Sidorova
Anna Prugova
"Sochi strip: Female Russian Olympians pose in provocative photos"
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Lisa Gutierrez
February 6th, 2014
by
Lisa Gutierrez
February 6th, 2014
The Kansas City Star
As if the news out of Sochi wasn’t weird enough – stray dogs being rounded up and killed, strangers walking into reporters’ hotel rooms, no fans there yet – now some of Russia’s female Olympians have stripped down to their undies in a set of controversial photos.
In what some are calling a “late-game” effort to get everyone excited about the games, women on Russia’s Olympic team posed for photos in provocative lingerie and skimpy dresses.
The photos show the women in what is described as a “more feminine” light.
The athletes who participated include curler Anna Sidorova, speed skater Tatiana Borodulina, figure skater Ekaterina Bobrova, freestyle skier Ekaterina Stolyarova and ice hockey goalie Anna Prugova.
Of course, the photos have gone viral in Russia, where one website boasts that “Russian sportswomen are the best campaigners for our team in Sochi.
“Our Russian Olympic team defies stereotype that women in sport are just a heap of muscles and masculine shapes.”
Because, you know, who wants to think of a woman as just a heap of muscles.
Yes, that was our snarky voice.
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What is the difference between games, sports, and athletics? While surely not all games are sports, can we say that all sports are games? Not all athletic activities sports, but are all sports athletic activities? What about competitive ballroom dancing?...
- What Do The Olympics Mean?
In ancient Greece, wars would stop for the Olympic games. It was not merely a time out for recreation, but rather an opportunity for humans to honor the gods by achieving acts of human excellence. It was an arena for human transcendence, to offer up to...
- Sex Segregation In Sport
Richard over at Philosophy, etc. has an interesting post questioning sex segregation in sports. Is there a principled reason why men and women compete separately in sports? Presumably it allows women to compete who wouldn't stand a chance otherwise....
- Bikinis At The Olympics...is This A Real Issue?
"London 2012 Olympics: Does beach volleyball need the bikini?" In one women's beach volleyball semifinal amid a driving rain at the London 2012 Olympics Tuesday, neither team wore just their bikinis. What women wear has been a big issue here. by...
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