Posted on Feb 8, 2024
Divya Deshmukh: India chess player's Instagram post sparks sexism discussion
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An 18-year-old Indian chess player has sparked a conversation on attitudes towards women in the sport with an Instagram post about her experiences.
Divya Deshmukh, who is an International Master (the second-highest title in chess), said that her chess videos often received online comments that focused on her appearance rather than her games.
Divya Deshmukh, who is an International Master (the second-highest title in chess), said that her chess videos often received online comments that focused on her appearance rather than her games.
Divya Deshmukh: India chess player's Instagram post sparks sexism discussion
Posted from bbc.com
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Chess
Posted 3 mo ago
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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Men wouldn't like losing to me because I'm a woman," she says and adds that today's crop of male players are different as they regularly train and play against their female peers.
Men wouldn't like losing to me because I'm a woman," she says and adds that today's crop of male players are different as they regularly train and play against their female peers.
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Knowing several families and seeing the dynamics of their interaction and the culture of her country I can see her receiving many remarks from men in her nation.
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