Sadly in today's society, there are silly stereotypes that surround homosexuals. Gay men are usually seen as weak and less masculine. Women who have muscular bodies and cut their hair short are perceived as lesbians. As a result of these stereotypes, most of the society thinks women who play sports are lesbians. Women athletes tend to keep their hair short so it can be easier managed and usually have toned bodies because they need to keep fit for their Sports, not because they are lesbians. Most of the time men who participate in sports do not have small feminine bodies but have muscular bodies because they have to keep fit in order to succeed in their sport. I can personally say that these stereotypes do exist for female athletes. Growing
