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Paige Spiranac is one of the most talked about social media stars in the golf community. The former professional golfer is not only famous for her beauty, but also for her bold and fearless remarks about everything. She once took a strong stand for a serious social issue that is growing rapidly in the generation.

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Paige Spiranac took a bold stand against victim-blaming

The golf beauty is widely known for her unbiased opinions about everything she thinks needs to be heard. Other than talking about things related to golf, Spiranac also speaks about social issues, especially women-centric ones. The ex-golfer once participated in a conversation on Twitter giving her opinion about what was wrong with people’s mindsets.

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A thread that contained a tweet by famous Olympic gymnast, Gabby Douglas, was shared on Twitter, where she blamed the survivors of abuse for wearing “provocative” clothes and that women needed to “dress modestly and be classy”. It was after Aly Raismas tweeted asking for support from other women to deal with sexual harassment.

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And giving her virtue over the matter, Spiranac took a bold stand. The ex-golfer commented“I will never understand how women are blamed for the way they dress regarding sexual harassment and assault.” She continued to talk about how men who treat women badly and actively harass them should solely be responsible for their actions. “Men aren’t animals and should be more than capable of controlling their urges,” she said.

Spiranac shared her experience of being harassed

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The former pro is extremely sensitive about such matters because she has faced similar situations in the past. Spiranac has been working day and night to build a good image among her fans through social media. However, some of her fans believe that she is only famous for how she dresses. “I was harassed, my family was harassed. I was receiving death threats,” Spiranac said. She also mentioned getting blackmailed by some of her fans for the the clothes that she wore.

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Although it wasn’t the first time for Spiranac, it is sad how mean people are. The social media sensation is currently working very hard to grow on social media. And most of her fans are always supportive of her work.

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Joydeep Singh is a senior golf writer at EssentiallySports, boasting an impressive portfolio of over 1000 articles. Joydeep's expertise spans across various aspects of the sport, specifically his speculations and analysis of the upcoming events on the PGA Tour calendar. One of Joydeep's most notable moments at EssentiallySports was when his article on Tiger Woods' withdrawal from the 2023 Masters garnered an overwhelming response from fans. As a devoted fan of Woods, Joydeep firmly believes that the golf legend still has what it takes to inch closer to Jack Nicklaus' record. Joydeep relaxes on the weekend with a game of golf in his neighborhood fairway, with close friends, where he is known for his clutch putts.

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