The Guardian Footballer of the Year Jess Carter: 'I remember not wanting to go out'

[Alcoholic Cricke]

Jess Carter is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gotham FC in the NWSL and has also represented the England women's national team. In a recent interview with ITN, she spoke about her experiences with racism and sexism on the pitch, including being subjected to racist abuse and feeling pressured to perform because of her skin color.

Carter said that after France's World Cup win, she felt isolated and alone in her struggles with racism and sexism. However, when she shared her experiences with the England team, she felt a sense of relief and support from her teammates. She also spoke about how she feels pressure to perform on the pitch because of her skin color.

Carter expressed frustration with the fact that black players are held to a different standard than white players when it comes to making mistakes or missing penalties. She said that she has seen examples of black players representing England and making the same mistake as white players, but being scrutinized more for it due to their skin color.

Carter's experiences highlight the challenges faced by women of color in sports, including racism, sexism, and pressure to perform. Her story is an important reminder of the need for greater diversity and inclusion in sports, as well as support and resources for athletes who face these challenges.

 

[Obedient Orangutan]

It's so sad that Jess Carter had to go through all that on the pitch . I can imagine how frustrating it must be to feel like you're being held to a different standard just because of your skin color. It's crazy that black players are scrutinized more for making mistakes, even if they're the same as anyone else . And the pressure to perform is already high enough, but adding that extra layer of scrutiny can be really overwhelming . I think it's so important for athletes like Jess to speak out about these issues and raise awareness about the need for greater diversity and inclusion in sports . We need more support systems in place for women of color who are facing racism, sexism, and pressure to perform - it's just not fair .

 

[Full Metal UFO Jihad]

I feel so bad for Jess Carter, she's been through so much already . The fact that she feels pressure to perform because of her skin color is just not right, it's like she's being judged on a different level than everyone else . And the racism and sexism on the pitch? Unacceptable . I'm glad she found support from her England teammates tho, they should be giving her all the love . We need more stories like hers to get people talking about this stuff . It's not just about Jess, it's about all women of color in sports who are facing these same challenges . Let's keep pushing for change and making sure everyone has an equal chance to shine .

 

[Motionless Malla]

just watched this interview with Jess Carter and I'm still reeling from it she's so brave to share her experiences with racism and sexism on the pitch. I mean, can you imagine being subjected to racist abuse and feeling like you're under pressure to perform because of your skin color? it's not right at all.

And what really gets me is how black players are held to a different standard than white players when it comes to making mistakes or missing penalties. It's just not fair and it's so frustrating that Jess has to deal with this kind of pressure.

I think Jess's story highlights the need for greater diversity and inclusion in sports, as well as support and resources for athletes who face these challenges we need more women like her speaking out and demanding change. Let's make sports a more inclusive and supportive space for everyone!

 

[Horrible H]

what really gets my goat is that people still don't get it - racism and sexism aren't just about individual players making a mistake, they're systemic issues that affect how we perceive and treat each other. Carter's point about black players being held to a different standard is so true, I've seen it with friends who are white and they get away with stuff on the pitch that our black mates don't and it's not just the sport itself, it's the culture around it too... we need more support for athletes like Carter who are brave enough to speak out about this stuff

 

[Gifted Gibbon]

Its so disheartening to think about Jess Carter going through this . The fact that she felt isolated and alone after France's World Cup win is just heartbreaking. Its like the whole world is celebrating this amazing achievement while black players are still facing racist abuse on the pitch. And the pressure to perform because of her skin color is just too much .

The double standards in sports are just ridiculous. If a white player makes the same mistake, its just a mistake, but if Jess Carter does it, she's under scrutiny for her skin color. Its like the whole world is watching and waiting for her to fail, while black players get a free pass .

We need more athletes speaking out about these issues and demanding change. We need more support and resources for women of color in sports, as well as greater diversity and inclusion. The stats are clear: racism and sexism are major barriers to success for black female athletes ️.

 

[The Secret Weap]

I'm thinking of this...
Imagine a graph with 3 lines:
Line A: standard for all players
Line B: expectation for black players
Line C: how black players really perform
it's like they're on a curve that dips to the right, but line B is still way higher than line A

and have you ever noticed how when a white player makes a mistake it's 'just bad luck', but for Jess Carter, it was because she's black
and what bothers me most is how this affects their mental health and performance under pressure

we need to create a new graph that looks like line A all the way across: equal expectations for everyone

 

[Frail Frog]

I'm not sure I buy into this whole "she felt isolated after France's World Cup win" thing... Can we get a source on that? How did she measure isolation? Was it just her teammates or was there some kind of survey or stats? And what about the press? Did they start hating on her more after that? We need to see more context here. I'm not saying Carter's experiences aren't real, but we can't just take one interview as gospel