S4E5: The Problem With Perfect

Ballet, figure skating and gymnastics are sports with some of the most vigorous physical and psychological training regimes and yet they’re often dismissed because the star athletes are young women in leotards with big smiles and sparkles, striving for perfection. What does our lack of respect for these athletes say about how our culture treats young women? To get some answers, I talk to award winning sports journalist, Joan Ryan, and American Ballet Theater principal dancer, Isabella Boylston. Have strong opinions? Let's hear 'em! Instagram: @popculturepirate Twitter: @popcultpirate Hashtag: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S4E5: The Problem With Perfect is an episode from Strong Opinions Loosely Held by Refinery29's Strong Opinions Loosely Held.

This episode is 31:08 long.

This episode was published on Dec 22, 2018.

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