Health, Sports & Psychology
Tackling abuse: the triumphs of women rugby players
...Studies reveal that female elite athletes are exposed to different forms of body-shaming and are a form of emotional abuse. Widening narrow beauty standards Rugby is a dynamic game combining elements of skill, strength, speed and team strategy. Yet when women run too fast, kick too hard, or look too muscular, they are subjected to abuse. Rugby is known for its emphasis on...