Stepanova spoke about the manifestations of sexism towards her from the older generation and social networks

Beijing 2022 Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Veronika Stepanova she said on the air of the program “There is a theme” on “” that she often encounters sexism in social networks and when communicating with people of the older generation.

– The open manifestation of sexism, as a rule, comes from the older generation in the spirit of “What does this girl understand?” and “Why does he even allow himself to have an opinion?” Another type of sexism that I had to ban on social networks. Not one or even ten of those fans who considered it completely normal to write in the comments something like, “Oh, what a cutie!” I would spend the evening with that! “.

Not a single coach, journalist, etc. in 2022 will not allow such critical comments. Our coaches communicate in exactly the same way with all athletes. If you are wrong, you will receive part of the criticism in the same terms and in the same tone, Stepanova said on the air of .

Stepanova, 21, won the 2022 Games gold medal in the women’s 4×5 km relay.

Source : MatchTV

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