Misogyny in Sports--Domestic Violence
One of the Baltimore Ravens' star players, Ray Rice, was caught on camera dragging his seemingly unconscious then-fiance out of an elevator after he assaulted her. He was indicted on aggravated assault charges earlier this year. The National Football League decided to suspend Ray Rice for 2 games. There has been outcry over this lack of punishment. See the above rant from Keith Olbermann. Yes. Outcry. From a man, Keith Olbermann, who admits he has made comments that were inappropriate. Many feminist organizations say that men need to get involved in the fight to end violence against women. Yes, men do need to get involved and this is exactly what we are talking about! Would this type of rant have gotten the same attention if it was from a host on The View? Or Rachel Maddow? Probably not. So, even though I am wholeheartedly grateful to Mr. Olbermann, I also have to question why his rant has garnered attention w...