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[–] Ajax_Trees@alien.top 2 points 2 years ago

I wish news and companies understood optics better.

‘Criticism of all white photo’ comes across as white = bad

Criticism of lack of diversity comes across as diversity = good

[–] tsub@alien.top 2 points 2 years ago

It's a bit strange but professional sport is extremely meritocratic at the player level (coaching and staffing is another matter) so it's very unlikely that there's any ill intent here.

[–] IsakofKingsLanding@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

"Your left backs shit mate"

"Yeah I know, I know. But we needed a half mexican-half asian player with an african link in the last 3 generations who also identifies as anything but straight and with blonde or red hair. She is literally the only one that fits the description unfortunately, contract negotiations were brutal for us."

[–] nenadsuperzmaj@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I thought diversity is something that happens naturally, but apparently, it's something that needs to be consciously created at all cost. ffs

[–] jaysusyoucantdothat@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

People commenting clearly just read headlines.

[–] HomersAnalglands@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This is just plain ridiculous. Fuck those racist people that complained about the squad photo.

[–] defraz1872@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Token player? GTF! If that team is winning don't change it because of diversity.

[–] jaysusyoucantdothat@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

No where does anyone mention anything about token players.

It's about doing more at grassroots level to get girls from diverse backgrounds involved.