https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3 en-us 2020-10-26 17:36:00 UTC 2026-01-21 21:24:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863230114 People typically don't associate being gay with one of the most masculine sports of football. This suppresses those whom yearned to associate with both outlets. ]]> 2020-10-26 18:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863230114 https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863231107 I think overcompensating with traditional masculinity or acting homophobic to deflect suspicion is really really common in sports because of the hyper-masculine atmosphere of most sports. But then gay female athletes who do present more masculine are criticized so they try to present more feminine. It reinforces the gender binary

]]> 2020-10-26 18:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863231107 https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863234255 I always found it odd that people think that because of your sexuality, you can't play certain sports like football and baseball]]> 2020-10-26 19:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863234255 https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863235824 Differences in Michael Sam being out and feeling accepted vs older players who felt they had to hide or lead double life]]> 2020-10-26 19:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863235824 https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863238017 I think it is interesting that gay athletes like Wade Davis felt they needed to use homophobic rhetoric to fit in.]]> 2020-10-26 19:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863238017 https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863239587 I never thought about how religious based universities might discriminate against LGBTQ+ players because they are often seen as a face for the university]]> 2020-10-26 19:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863239587 https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863244180 Sports are a huge platform to be a role model for kids and seeing athletes being out and open is hugely beneficial for younger kids

]]> 2020-10-26 19:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863244180 https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863247102 I noticed that there are certain sports (such as women's soccer, basketball, or softball) that seem to have a high proportion of gay athletes versus other sports like gymnastics, figure skating, volleyball, etc.]]> 2020-10-26 19:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/osmerlm/mpflxc0u65u2rgy3/wish/863247102