Meghan O'Rourke Quotes

It's all too easy when talking about female gymnasts to fall into the trap of infantilizing them, spending more time worrying more about female vulnerability than we do celebrating female strength.

Meghan O'Rourke

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• It's all too easy when talking about female gymnasts to fall into the trap of infantilizing them, spending more time worrying more about female vulnerability than we do celebrating female strength.

  

  Meghan O'Rourke
  • Time
  • Fall
  • Vulnerability