The Sexpectations Surrounding Sportswomen: A Necessary Reckoning The recent backlash against Sydney Sweeney's betting advert has brought attention to a long overdue conversation within the sports industry.
As Amy Hunt and other sportswomen criticized the actress, they struck a chord that resonates far beyond athletics or entertainment.
At its core, this controversy is about sexpectations – the expectation that women in sports must conform to specific standards of beauty or sex appeal.