22 February 2007

Go ahead call me a sexist bastard*

I know some of you will because I disagree with the decision by the All England Lawn Tennis Club to award equal prize money to the winners of the men's and women's tournaments. I did a bit of research last year when the issue was so controversial and female competitors earned considerably more per set and per hour than their male counterparts. So is this truly equal pay for equal work or not?

If they are concerned about ensuring that all competitors are treated fairly why are the prizes in the doubles competitions increased to twice that of those for the singles?

OK. I'm ready. Abuse me.

*In my defence I am most definitely not a sexist!

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