The European Championship of beach handball it has gone viral. The reason is that the Norwegians were fined for rebelling against the mandatory bikini. A protest against the required uniform in this competition.
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A strict regulation regarding the use of the bikini
The Norwegian Federation has protested since the beginning of the year. In this regard, it requires that shorts They can exceed 10 centimeters in length. It is important to indicate that other countries have joined this opinion.
For example, from Sweden similar criticisms have been made. However, the pressure has not been enough. However, women are still required to wear a bikini during competitions.
The complaint responds to the argument that it is a sports competition, not an exhibition of female anatomy. However, the organizers of the event consider that the bikini helps to attract the public of this competition.
Many consider that it is a sexist measure
The Norwegian players point out that they feel uncomfortable. They claim that they are being forced to show their bodies, which is unnecessary. The reality is that this type of uniform is somewhat flexible.
However, it happens that the handball competition regulations require the following: that women wear a bikini on top, with a sports bra. For its part, panties should be short on the sides.
That is, the lower part of the swimsuit is required to show the anatomy of the legs. This is something that has caused various comments on the networks. From gentlemen happy with this decision, to women who protest it.
The truth is that the Norwegian Federation has not been successful in its complaints. Ultimately, they received a ticket for refusing to wear the provocative outfit. The application of this fine has generated a good amount of discord.
A movement against excessive sexualization
For example, Google image search is said to reinforce stereotypes of women. That is to say, that in the universe of the web, sexist criteria and stereotypes are used to classify women.
It is worth saying that in Nordic lands there is a lot of opposition to this vision of the feminine. For example, Norway prohibits influencers from retouching their photos. It is argued that women show themselves as they are, not adapt to stereotypes.
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What opinion do you have of this fine? The truth is that it seems somewhat exaggerated. On the other hand, it is necessary to evaluate the strict requirement in the use of this type of garment in competitions whose purpose is the sports dispute.
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