Gender in Women's Bodybuilding By: Oscar Blanco

3 reasons why women's bodybuilding should be seen as its own entity in this country! The Daunting stereotypes The Fitness classes that Keep the men In Charge Societal Norms that daily gym goers are subject to

Are Women even strong? Rachel Mclish, the first Ifbb Mrs. Olympia In 2005, the IFBB introduced the famous “20 percent rule” This rule asked female bodybuilders to reduce muscularity by 20 percent Rachel Mclish, the first Ifbb Mrs. Olympia

Daunting Stereotypes The Hot Chick The Grunter Postgradproblems.com

The Fitness Classes “ Men's aversion to gym classes reflects well known differences between the sexes. Just as some men dislike admitting that they took a wrong turn, many don't enjoy following an instructor's lead or feeling lost in a class. Rather than trying to learn a new discipline or complicated choreography, they fall back on the familiar: treadmills and weights.” newyorktimes

Societal norms in the gym When woman do an activity that is gender specified for men as well as them there is always backlash for crossing the gender boundary line - Aaron H Devor, Rereading America

Societal Norm Continued- Video https://youtu.be/0hG5hZQOvpg

The future of Women's bodybuilding Woman need the help of men to change the fate of their beloved sport

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