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letstalkbeautyuk · 20 days

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opiatemasses · 1 year

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Stick to being a ring girl

Dana White, UFC founder, once claimed that “women will never fight in the UFC”.

For a long time, the only presence women had in the UFC was as a scantily clad ring girl, signalling to the predominantly male audience which round of the fight was next.

Not only do women fight now, but they also dominate the organisation. The likes of Ronda Rousey, Chris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes and Xiong Jing Nan have ruled the UFC. They have paved the way for other female fighters to be included in the main rosters alongside the male fighters and in some cases be the main event.

However, whilst women are now better respected in their field, seemingly the media does not view them in the same way. When male UFC athletes are portrayed, they appear as professional athletes (good at their sport and superior as athletes). For example, a search of male UFC fighters in the media reviews, a recent news story that describes the athletes as ‘dominant’ and ‘superstars’ who have had ‘more success than anybody else’ in the business. The news story is in admiration of the male athletes sporting prowess.

In contrast, when a search is made of female fighters in the UFC the first title lists MMA fighters by ‘weight class and height’. This example illustrates how female fighters are subject to objectification and how their sporting prowess is often overlooked due to the magnification on their looks and body.

Women are commonly subject to objectification in the media; however, female athletes may have different perspectives on how they are presented. For example while some are opposed to female UFC bodies being exploited, potentially for the sake of the male audience, other female athletes such as Ronda Rousey, have a contrary perspective. When talking about showing off her body in the media, said:

“If I can represent that body type of women that isn’t represented so much in the media, then I’d be happy to do that. When women say that going on publications directed at men is somehow demeaning, I don’t think that’s true. I think that’s on really effective way to change the societal standards women are held to.”

This suggests there may be a positive dimension to female UFC fighters’ bodies being displayed in the media as this can promote different body types to the wider population. Most females shown in high end fashion and other media, such as health magazines typically have one body type that is then idealised for women and by women. This link talks about the body types shown in the majority of the media and the effects that it can have on women, such as, developing eating disorders because they feel as though they should look like the unrealistic body standards shown in the media. Presenting females as athletic and muscular can be positive for the confidence of other women who may not have the typical, idealised body shown in the majority of the media.

As someone who practices martial arts, I have struggled with my body looking more muscular and not feeling as petite as some of my female friends. Representation of strong female fighters in the media personally makes me feel empowered. It is good to celebrate UFC fighters in the media, but the focus shouldn’t solely be on their bodies but also on their success as an athlete. When female bodies are represented in the media it should not be for the gratification of a male audience.

So, this leaves the question of, should we embrace female UFC fighters’ bodies being shown off in the media as this can empower the wider community? Or is there too much opportunity for female UFC fighters sporting prowess to be overlooked due to the focus on their figures?

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moveleftslightly · 7 months

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The Gentlewoman racer, Shelsley Walsh 2015.

#norton #nortonmotorcycle #hasselblad #ilfordhp5 #blackandwhite #filmsnotdead #shelsleywalsh #hillclimb #vintage #thisgirlcan

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annieqpr · 1 year

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Thank goodness for @bootbuddy @TheBootBuddy #hergametoo #thisgirlcan https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-DGvaI5i-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hergametoo #thisgirlcan

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chrislswood · 1 year

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Reposted from @totaltritraining 🏆Coach Nat Lawrence defended her title @ironman703egypt -first female overall 🥇 Nat is a very busy individual .. in fact we call her a ‘super mum’ running her own businesses as well as being a mum to 4 young children so an incredible achievement. Coach @chrisstandidge_totaltri says, ‘Due to the nature of @natlawrencettt hectic schedule we just focus on hitting one key session each day rather than chasing overall time or volume.” Well done Nat. Another fantastic result. 👏🏻 For coaching advice please head to our website, www.totaltritraining.com . . . . . . #femaletriathletes #swimbikerun #ironman #womenwhobike #femalecyclists #womentriathlete #womencyclist #womentriathletes #trigirls #sbrspeedshop #sbrshredshop #stlbiking #thismumcan #sbrtrishop #sbrwomenshop #stltri #womencyclists #thisgirlcan #triwomen #gravelgirls #mtbgirl #mtbgirls #triathlontraining #ironmantraining #gravelgirl #triathletes #triathlon #brickworkouts #trainlikeagirl #totaltritraining (at IronMan Egypt) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMlIV3LNPU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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itsmattos · 2 years

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This is what we are talking about... #elsagram #drift #drifting #driftkart #drifttrike #earlylearning #racergitl #girlpower #thisgirlcan #elsarocksherworld https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci0CpSXKOKw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#elsagram #drift #drifting #driftkart #drifttrike #earlylearning #racergitl #girlpower #thisgirlcan #elsarocksherworld

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x-tigercycling · 2 years

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Get motivated this season with a fresh new look, a performance-pushing upgrade. Gradient Cycling Jersey - NEW Arrival Thanks to @marialourdes_baldonado for photos👏💯

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oilcanracer · 2 years

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Hanging out by the tracks. @jilljordantattoos #thisgirlcan #traveltown #wee #red #muse #mymuse #amuseing #theallseeingeye #oracle #50sfashion #40sfashion #rockabilly #traintrain #tracks #tracking #wrongsideofthetracks #cowcatcher #freighttrain #trainhaopper #trainhoppers #hobo #late #trainstation (at Train) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf2jLUQJtnT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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naught-bi-nature · 1 year

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So it’s been awhile……

I’m back in a much better head space. Lockdown is over. We’re all free to what ever the fuck we want. Life is good. I kinda turned into a gym bunny these last few months. I’ve still got a way to go. But strong confident an most of all happier #thisgirlcan

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jennys-run-down · 3 years

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What A Plank

This month I have been trying planking as part of my pilates. Obviously it was a struggle to begin with, then I thought about timing myself and keeping a record. You know, just to see how I improve.

On the 21st March I planked for 15 seconds. That was hard. A week later it increased to 30, then 35.

And tonight?

60 seconds.

BOOM!

I'm not sure how I've managed it to be honest, but I'm looking forward to seeing the timing increase!

#jennysrundown #run #runblr #runners #running #runner #runnerscommunity #runners of tumblr #runnerslife #icanrun #pilatesforrunners #pilates #plank #planking #fitblr #fitness #thisgirlcan

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annieqpr · 1 year

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Haha was a muddy win yesterday 😊 #hergametoo #thisgirlcan https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp92KtXIoNx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hergametoo #thisgirlcan

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chrislswood · 2 years

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“Your success will be measured by how you produce your very best effort with what you have on the day!” was a quote that I saw recently from @trisutto And that seemed to sum up IM 70.3 Weymouth pretty well. Some badly timed germs a week out made the lead up week far from ideal, and a long standing knee niggle meant this was going to be the longest & furthest run since the previous September. So a bit down on time across the board, but adapting to the circumstances, sticking to a manageable race strategy and running at a sensible pace made it all successful.👍 As always a huge team presence from @totaltritraining both on course and supporting, and topped off with the biggest team and team prize. 👌 #totaltritraining #triathloncommunity #strongertogether #ironman #ironmantraining #tri #tricommunity #trainsmart #thisgirlcan #medalmonday #triathlete #triathlon #swimbikerun #triathlontraining #run #tri #trilife #ironmantraining #bike #triathlonlife #training #ironmantri #fitness #motivation #cyclinglife #triatlon #triathlonmotivation #cyclist #swimmer #sport #runnersofinstagram (at Ironman 70.3 Weymouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGOO63oKHw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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niixsy · 2 years

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Ride London 100 … special day for me as first time to do it with some amazing people in my club…started with a 6am cold crisp but sunny 🌞 morning on the mall with BPalace with all its glory flags ready for this weeks Jubilee was breathtaking … following on to start line then ride stopped at 40 ish miles due to emergency … 25 mins later we started again and stopped halfway 50 miles Felstead feeding station where we found some welcome club faces as our club was volunteering there … we would be nothing without you Thanks 🙏 ❤️ The next 50 miles after fuelling up absolutely perfectly thanks to Isagenix®… was the best part for me .. oh what fun drafting is … get a ride with all the different packs plus individuals sticking on back wheels is brave and terrifying when riding with strangers but this is what cycling is about plus taking your turn 🤣 🚴 … there were some who were not as fortunate to stay safe and my heart ❤️ is with them you know who u are …. Today I felt strong, never underestimate how much the training plays a part you cannot cut corners … Finally coming into the finish line at the iconic Tower Bridge definitely a proud moment 100 achievement! Not forgetting so proud of my club athletes 20 of them along the route you were awesome today 🥰🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴 🏰 #ridelondon #ridelondon100 #ridelondon2022 #embankment #towerbridge #thisgirlcan #bike #cycling #ride #100miles #isagenix #nutrition #eshot #ampedhydrate #ampednitro #wholeblendbar #isaleanshake #harlowrunningandtriclub #triathlon #triathloncoach #bethebestyoucanbe #livbikes #shimano #spin11 #220gram (at Tower Bridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeLUamet6an/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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howloopyisthat · 3 years

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#giphy #dancing #yes #excited #woo #groove #hula hoop #round and round #hulahoop #hooping #thisgirlcan #roundandround #hula hooping #this girl can #stayathomechallenge #fit got real #fitgotreal #hulahooping #stayinworkout

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heart-of-a-wildflower · 3 years

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Life goes on

Things I have felt in the last week that a year ago I thought I would never experience:

- The anxiety of my first shift at a new job

- The horror at seeing the bill at a restaurant

- The overwhelming feeling of having lots of people congratulate me

- The short-lived shame of minor mistakes that disappears the next day

- The excitement of having people want to date me

- The stress of setting up an art society at university

- The nonchalance of having assignments to hand in but wanting to have fun instead

- The pride of receiving positive feedback from lecturers

- The realisation that I've missed a mental health appointment and wasn't thinking about it for days

- The annoyance at not having enough breaks to eat the food I brought with me

#wow #mentalhealth #mentalillness #bpdrecovery #anorexiarecovery #anorexiabp #wildflower #lacey #recovery #recovering #realrecovery #mentalillnessrecovery #dbt #thisgirlcan

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