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Former rugby captain speaks out on sexism and stereotypes

January 25, 2021 //  by MaddiDrake//  Leave a Comment

Poole Women’s Rugby Club when it was first created. Image provided by Maya Franqueira

A former captain of Poole Women’s Rugby Club has spoken out about her experiences of sexism and stereotypes within the sports industry.

Maya Franqueira, a 20-year-old athlete and Just Strong Ambassador, noticed a lack of a women’s rugby club in Poole.

She consequently set one up in late August of this year.

Ms Franqueira said: “I think every girl needs to have some sort of experience like that and to feel like part of a team, especially a team sport.”

Ms Franqueira joined the gym when she was 14 to relieve stress.

This led to some experiences of sexism whilst she was training.

She said: “If they see you trying to lift something, you will get some comments like, ‘do you know how to use that?

“It kind of makes me a bit angry.”

Ms Franqueira also addressed the attitudes people have towards her being a rugby player.

We were informed when she tells others what sport she plays, she is met with responses such as; “You really don’t look like the kind of person to play rugby.”

When asked what advice she would give to young female athletes, she replied: “Don’t let any stereotypes influence your decision.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t look how you think you should for a certain sport.

“Just go for it because it will be one of the best decisions you make, I know it was for me.”

Read more about sexism within sport:

https://buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/2020/12/the-importance-o…d-by-a-professor/

https://buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/2020/12/sexism-in-sport-…-needs-to-change/





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