サッシャ・ディギーリアンさんのインスタグラム動画 - (サッシャ・ディギーリアンInstagram)「How many women out there have received unsolicited advice or been hit on while out exercising or performing your sport; or both? This weekend I was riding ahead of my boyfriend and family when a man who I thought was passing, instead slowed down to talk as he decided to ride alongside me. He proceeded to offer some unsolicited advice my seat was too high on my bike, which quickly turned to him requesting my number and proposing to hang out. I wish I could say this story is unique. It’s not. And it’s not just me. This is a woman’s story most days and it’s steeped in a culture of toxicity rooted in the patriarchal assumption that men know better than women on most things. It may sound like I’m making a mountain out of a mole hill. And if this was an isolated incident I might agree. But it’s not, this happens most days to most women. It seems, in my experience as a straight woman, this behavior almost always is displayed by men. Do you give unsolicited feedback to other men you see biking? Or to the men you see bouldering in the gym? Or to the men who post workout videos? I was taking space for myself and targeted by a man who thought I would welcome his correction and love to get to know him. This baseline assumption is the problem. To be clear, I don’t mind taking direction from men. Nor do I mind a friendly conversation. But way too often, that conversation is clearly not asked for. I have a team of great coaches - men and women, that help me train and improve. The difference is I’ve invited them and given permission to correct, guide and challenge me. There’s nothing wrong with helping a woman, buying someone a drink or asking for a number. The difference and what has to be changed in our culture is approach. Before you step into someone’s space, take up their time and offer advice, it must begin with some form of permission and acknowledgement. Is the solution for me and or other women that we have to completely ignore and or be down right rude to someone on the road/trail/crag to ensure we are correctly expressing that we are not interested in being hit on while exercising?! Let's respect each other's space and boundaries.」8月11日 1時34分