No one is saying the tennis star wasn’t angry. But it’s worth asking whether you thought she was more angry because she is a woman.
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The Herald Sun claims its cartoon of Serena Williams isn’t racist, but it draws on 200 years of caricaturing of African women.
Cartoonists have to compress their images, so they often use stereotypes. This objectifies the subject and is thus, inevitably, an othering process.
We need to consider changing the rules of tennis, to make them more consistent across tournaments and players.
On the front lines were female tennis players who refused to adhere to the club dress codes that banned them.
By using her public profile to suggest bias in drug-testing, Williams is calling into question the integrity of those tasked with the role of monitoring ‘clean sport’.
Having a baby could provide even more motivation.
Many commentators believe that Serena Williams is the greatest female tennis player of all time – but that should be judged not just on Grand Slam wins.
We’ve all heard that practice makes perfect, but that isn’t always true. Genetics, cognitive abilities and other traits influence athletic ability.
Williams is on track to eclipse Court, Navratilova and Graf … but she’s not there yet.
Serena Williams creates a stir in the crowd. There is a buzz in the stadium as she is expected to emerge from the rooms out to the net. The excitement is not related to her skill, talent or professionalism…
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