Do you think that being a cheerleader somehow demeans women?

Question

I'd like to be open-minded about this, but by the very fact that they're almost exclusively females gives me a pause. Surely, women should aspire to a bit more than screaming rah-rah while men strive for glory.

Answer 1

depends on the cheerleader

many are enthusiastic individuals who like the sports atmosphere

many do it for the social interaction

I know some

One, a guy, has a wife and kids.  He left the mystique on the field.

A few women did the same.

And there are others.

Answer 2

Yeah; look what it did to Jane Fonda. She was cute as a cheer leader in an early movie, but she turned out to be a monster in later life. Henry Fonda must have had great misgivings about his daughter.

Answer 3

I think if you ask a cheerleader - like the professional ones, they'll say it's hard work. It's a lot of physical training, coordination and you have to be on your feet no matter how yuck you feel.

No, not too many male cheerleaders out there - but women attract more attention flaunting around in skirts and pom poms than men.

And look at Paula Abdul - she started out as a sort of Cheerleader - and she's very successful.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

George W Bush was a cheerleader.

Don't believe me...google it for yourself.

Whether that increases or decreases the integrity of cheerleading (or the US) is for you to decide.

Answer 6

The only reason I go to the games is to see the cheerleaders.  The guys can kill themselves chasing after a bit of rubber, I do not care.  I came to see to see the spectacle  "and a beauty she is"