Two opinion pieces question the way sportswomen are repeatedly sexualized in advertising and media discussion, arguing that asking performers to “take the clothes off” or treating nudity as “revolution” reduces women’s athletic identities to sex appeal.
The writers distinguish between an athlete who chooses to present themselves in a sexy or glamour-oriented way and advertisers or commentators who decide that sexuality is the most important or interesting aspect of a woman. They also dispute the framing of nudity as empowering, suggesting that the broader pattern reflects a gatekeeping dynamic rather than genuine progress.
While both pieces focus on the same underlying theme—how sexualization is used to draw attention—their emphasis differs. One critiques recurring calls for sportswomen to undress as a form of expectation; the other argues that nudity is not automatically meaningful as a cultural or political breakthrough. Neither piece presents new reporting about a specific incident; the articles function as commentary on attitudes and marketing practices.
