Compete Quote by Bobby Riggs
“No woman ever lived who could compete with a man on an equal basis - even a 55-year-old man. There's a lot of talk about Women's Lib. They feel they're worth as much as the guys, but they can't play a lick if they can't beat a 55-year-old guy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1973, Sports Talk
He claims women cannot match men physically, dismissing feminist progress.
In simple terms: Women can't compete equally with men.
Key Takeaway
Question gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender
sports
feminism
Mood
defensive
controversial
Type
sports
social
When to use this quote
- athletics
- policy debates
- media commentary
Key Concepts
biological determinism
social construct
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define fairness in sport?
- What evidence counters this claim?
A Different Perspective
Ignores individual variation.
