Launching a campaign to put an end to cheerleading in the NFL,USA Today columnist Nancy Armour is at it again, using her column for political activism.
For her April 18 column, Armour goes on the attack against the Houston Texans for featuring close-up photos of the team’s cheerleaders and asking fans to “vote for their favorites.”
“Are these action shots of the women that highlight their athletic ability or dance skills? Do they include a list of their qualifications?” Armour asks. “Of course not. They’re headshots. Sorry, head and chest shots. Close-up ones, at that.
“The better to ogle, you know,” the columnist scowls.
Armour goes on to report that cheerleaders from several NFL teams have filed discrimination complaints. She then notes that cheerleaders are subject to serious restrictions on their activities to stay employed.
“The underlying premise of NFL cheerleaders is degrading, presenting women as nothing more than objects to be leered at,” Armour scolds. “With skimpy, suggestive outfits as their “uniform,” their only purpose is to titillate.”
The columnist goes on to call cheerleading “an appalling message to send” and adds, “in this #MeToo era, there’s no longer any place for it. NFL cheerleaders need to go. NBA dance squads and NHL ice girls while we’re at it, too.”
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