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Female Reporters in Male Locker Rooms and Vice Versa?
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:34 pm
I saw ESPN is running a special article LINK reflecting upon the advancements in women achieving equal access to the locker room.
I'm a little confused about this procedure though since I've never played professional sports. Why even have access to the locker room period? I understand the point is to have access to the players but the nature of it seems to be an invasion of personal privacy.
Lets not mention the potential sexual harassment issues with giving women free reign of the locker room. Now, I know this is not how it operates but this locker room access seems a bit more trouble than it's worth considering the potential issues. I'm assuming people are already changed when reporters are given access but I know it used to not be like that.
Conversely, when it comes to female sports...are male reporters given the same unmitigated access?
It seems the easiest solution would just cut out access to locker rooms. I'm sure the players would appreciate it.
I'm a little confused about this procedure though since I've never played professional sports. Why even have access to the locker room period? I understand the point is to have access to the players but the nature of it seems to be an invasion of personal privacy.
Lets not mention the potential sexual harassment issues with giving women free reign of the locker room. Now, I know this is not how it operates but this locker room access seems a bit more trouble than it's worth considering the potential issues. I'm assuming people are already changed when reporters are given access but I know it used to not be like that.
Conversely, when it comes to female sports...are male reporters given the same unmitigated access?
It seems the easiest solution would just cut out access to locker rooms. I'm sure the players would appreciate it.
This post was edited on 7/16/13 at 12:42 pm
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Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:43 pm to Cajun Revolution
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Why even have access to the locker room period?
Barring them from the locker rooms creates an uproar among female reporters because they can't do their jobs otherwise.
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Conversely, when it comes to women sports...are male reporters given the same unmitigated access?
You know the answer to this.
Men tend to care less about this than women. It's just how we're wired.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:45 pm to LordSaintly
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Barring them from the locker rooms creates an uproar among female reporters because they can't do their jobs otherwise.
False. Cut out all locker room access for both genders or make them sign a waiver they don't mind looking at Cock and Balls. It just seems there's the perpetual threat of sexual harassment that it's not even worth it.
This post was edited on 7/16/13 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:47 pm to Cajun Revolution
Why should they be allowed in there? It's essentially a men's bathroom
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:47 pm to Cajun Revolution
I've always wondered how the locker room situation worked with male coaches in girls high school sports
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:50 pm to Melvin
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Why should they be allowed in there? It's essentially a men's bathroom
Hell if I know. I just think from an owner's perspective it's a nightmare.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:51 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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've always wondered how the locker room situation worked with male coaches in girls high school sports
Three knocks and a yell of "Coming in"
Posted on 7/16/13 at 12:53 pm to Cajun Revolution
I saw the commercial for this and had to roll my eyes a little. They were saying things like men just didn't want to give up the power they had over sports. Give me a break
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:00 pm to Cajun Revolution
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False.
I just quoted the chick in the commercial for the "Let Them Wear Towels" documentary.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:01 pm to Melvin
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I saw the commercial for this and had to roll my eyes a little. They were saying things like men just didn't want to give up the power they had over sports. Give me a break
The OP had an interesting point too. Would these same women be willing to let men into THEIR locker room?
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:03 pm to LordSaintly
You're right on that's what they're claiming but I don't think it stops them from doing their jobs.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:03 pm to LordSaintly
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Would these same women be willing to let men into THEIR locker room
They know better.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:04 pm to LordSaintly
Who knows. You would think they would but you never know
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:05 pm to Cajun Revolution
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Conversely, when it comes to female sports...are male reporters given the same unmitigated access?
No, because those who spout off about equality do not want equality, they want special treatment. It's exactly the same as women wanting men and women to pay the same rates on medical insurance and yet still justify men paying higher auto insurance. When an interest group talks about equality, expect hypocrisy.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:05 pm to Melvin
Reporters need access because most have a deadline. Waiting hours for a athlete to show isn't gonna happen.
Plenty of women have been in locker rooms for years, I've rarely heard of a sexual harrassment complaint from a woman. It's not like they are in there solo, it's a crowd of both sexes fighting for a quote
Most athletes towel up anyway. A few didnt that I recall. One baseball player in particular would stand there playing with his junk, everyday. Like he had the crabs
Male coaches knock basically. The female locker room opens differently than the men's, meaning they give more time to put something on. Less interest in their sports probably has something to do with that as well. What kinda deadline would someone have for the WNBA?
Plenty of women have been in locker rooms for years, I've rarely heard of a sexual harrassment complaint from a woman. It's not like they are in there solo, it's a crowd of both sexes fighting for a quote
Most athletes towel up anyway. A few didnt that I recall. One baseball player in particular would stand there playing with his junk, everyday. Like he had the crabs
Male coaches knock basically. The female locker room opens differently than the men's, meaning they give more time to put something on. Less interest in their sports probably has something to do with that as well. What kinda deadline would someone have for the WNBA?
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:07 pm to Melvin
Coach: "Alright ladies, there's a bunch of male reporters that will be coming in here while you're possibly in your skivvies. I didn't think I'd hear any objections. Alright, go team."
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:08 pm to danfraz
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Reporters need access because most have a deadline. Waiting hours for a athlete to show isn't gonna happen.
So? The athletes arent on the reporters clock,
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:12 pm to wildtigercat93
quote:No, but the teams are beholden to the NBA and the NBA has agreements with these media outlets.
So? The athletes arent on the reporters clock,
It's also about efficiency. It's easier and quicker to have them talking to reporters while the whole team is getting dressed than waiting for everyone to dress and see who the media want to interview.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:12 pm to danfraz
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Most athletes towel up anyway. A few didnt that I recall. One baseball player in particular would stand there playing with his junk, everyday. Like he had the crabs
And the females are completely okay with this type of behavior?
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Male coaches knock basically. The female locker room opens differently than the men's, meaning they give more time to put something on. Less interest in their sports probably has something to do with that as well
And exactly hypocrisy. Not like I want to see female athletes naked anyway because most are well...not attractive except a handful. But it just seems like a bunch of BS.
Posted on 7/16/13 at 1:12 pm to wildtigercat93
Dealing with the media is in fact part of the athletes job, they don't have to like it but it is what it is
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