Young girls should be free to play sports without fear of being sexualised

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In sport, clothing requirements should prioritise a woman’s comfort and safety above all else

Fascinating research compiled by England Hockey player Tess Howard regarding women’s clothing in sports should cause alarm bells to ring. How devastating is it that young girls, who should have the opportunity to enjoy PE lessons and extracurricular sports activities, are more concerned with being sexualised?

What does it say about our society that girls are now reluctant to partake in sports for fear of being perceived as sexualised objects? It’s nothing short of disgusting.

In sport, clothing requirements should prioritise a woman’s comfort and safety above all else. It seems that as a society we have regressed. We have made sport participation inaccessible to many young girls and women.