Gender, race, and nationality all play a huge part in how these displays of emotion are received. Russian girls competing in gymnastics are often characterized as being poor sports or divas when they cry at competition and their expressions of emotion are always contrasted against the ‘poised’ [white] gymnasts from the US. It would be really interesting to look at the constructions and perceptions of femininity as they vary from sport to sport on the international stage.
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Just give it some though
Ahh that blonde chick? She would kick your booty. I love how she now doesn’t have a name, hey I think we should now all...
I never really paid attention to the Russian team because it was my first time watching gymnastics but the Russians did...
The blonde chick… REALLY? lol