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(like most men do), Clark, a tough, skillful worried about her appearance. The media commented on, rather than a person who most publicized trials in American history. The detailed summation of her "hair drama" speaks for gold. In 2015, she was the WNBA's MVP. Her one of the best in basketball history. Last accuracy is virtually unmatched in basketball, Nash (90.43%), Mark Price (90.39%) and in free throw percentage in NBA history – Delle Donne." frustration with the rampant sexism she and male-dominated sport. Instead a highlighting called a c**t (to be replaced by "bleep" from She had politely disagreed with something a which incited a reply along the lines of you filthy [bleep]?" This same guy had never with the venom and disdain as he showed loud and clear: "You may not share your a woman." Patrick Kane (professional hockey player for the DiCaro was working as an anchor for a After commenting about the case, several One threat hit too close home, literally, as it simply did not feel extremely safe walking to that I, like far too many women, am a rape safety." The threatening tweet was deleted immediately, but other unsettling remarks remained. For context, here are a few: "Hopefully this skank @JulieDiCaro is Bill Cosby's next victim. That would be classic." "One of the Blackhawks players should beat you to death with their hockey stick like the WH*RE you are. [BLEEP]." "You need to be hit in the head with a hockey puck by one of the BLACKHAWKS and killed!" Twitter and Facebook serve as the new frontlines for sexist comments and innuendo. DiCaro says the negative comments aren't reserved for controversial topics or charged subject matters. "Make no mistake, the very act of maintaining a career in sports journalism is enough to inflame those who feel their special Y-chromosome club is under siege," she said. DiCaro mentions an email that ESPN's Jen Lada received from another sports fan. It alleged that the only reason she had her job was because she had other uses for her "big mouth" other than sports commentary. Lada said, "When I responded that such vulgarity towards women set a terrible example for his young child (who was prominently featured on the man's Twitter and Facebook profiles), he replied that his son and his middle school-aged friends agreed with him." DiCaro goes on to say that even when women comment on things that disproportionately affect women – including rape and domestic violence – subjects that demand a female perspective, those "hell-bent on making women feel unwelcome and unsafe respond in the most vile ways imaginable. "Sadly, the vitriol I've experienced on Twitter hasn't just been in connection with sports. It has also been in speaking out about my own rape—as personal and sensitive a topic as can be imagined." DiCaro shares some of the backlash she received for discussing her rape: "Is it really being a troll to point out the Julie (DiCaro) acts like a total [bleep] on Twitter? I call that keeping it real." "Innocent until proven guilty??? Protect both parties until the verdict. '****-ing' [bleep].'" "Who the '****' would rape u? LMAO." (LMAO is short for "laughing my a** off.) Sexism and the Rape Culture Sexism is a close relative to domestic violence and sexual assault. Sexism is defined as prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex. Rape culture is a term that was coined by feminists in the United States in the 1970's. It was designed to show the ways in which society blamed victims of sexual assault and normalized male sexual violence. So, where do we go from here? The angry, sexist commentary outlined in this article depict forms of aggression. If left uncheck, we will breed a younger culture that is even more apathetic to gender equality. What hangs in the balance are the little people who are watching and learning cues from the adults closest to them. If they grow up with ambivalence toward women and girls, it is likely they too will parrot the behaviors seen too frequently today. Sexism against women is rationalized by a spirit of male dominance and superiority. Rape against women, in many cases, is fueled by a need to dominate and control – in an effort to demonstrate superiority. This doesn't suggest that everyone who slings a sexist comment is also a rapist. What it does suggest is this: If sexist behaviors are left unchecked, we will further inoculate future generations against reaching a plateau in American democracy that prescribes gender parity. This includes equal access, equal pay for equal work, a level playing field and a perspective that isn't confined to rigid, misogynistic gender roles and ideas. Disclaimer: The views expressed here are solely those of the author of this article and do not in any way represent the views of any advertiser, organization or any other staff member represented in this issue. Additionally, this article is in no way a political endorsement of one candidate over another. The individuals referred to in this article were selected in an effort to underscore the issue at hand. accessHealthNews.net PAGE 7 can't wait for the day when want to talk about your skills the court and not your looks" Delle Donne Unhealthy Prescription Where do we go from here? Photo credit: SlamOnline.com