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Curtland1015

(4,404 posts)
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 09:26 AM Jul 2012

Sexist soccer? Japan's crazy double standard!

http://stream.wsj.com/story/london-olympics-2012/SS-2-13789/

The whole nation celebrated when the Japanese women’s soccer squad won the World Cup last year. But hopes that the surprise victory would change attitudes toward women playing the beautiful game in Japan appear to have been premature.

World champions they may be, but when it comes to the pecking order against their male counterparts, Japan’s female football players are relegated to backseat status — literally.

The Japanese women, considered strong contenders for Olympic gold in London, had to squeeze into economy seats on a 12-hour flight to Europe this week, while members of the less successful men’s soccer team, enjoyed the plush amenities of business class further up the cabin.


Wow! Good job Japan.
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