I really like the authors perspective, and totally disagree with the statement from Swansea SU but i'm shocked that there is hardly any mention of male dancers. If Swansea had considered the growing number of male dancers in pole fitness, it may have changed their stance on how sexualised the sport is. The sole reason they banned it seems to be that it is putting women in danger of being sex objects.. therefore male pole dancers are surely at risk of the same thing? The lack of acknowledgment of male participation in pole dancing in this article is in some ways making the assumption that pole fitness is a sport for "sexy women" more ingrained, when in reality, pole dancing is an inclusive sport that has very nearly shaken off all of its links with the sex industry, in order to stand as an athletic sport in its own right.
I love pole as a sport, and I'm so glad I have the opportunity to be involved in such a wonderful community.
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