“I Am Such a Product of… “: Megan Rapinoe Opens Up About the Reason Behind Her Being a Revolutionary Force in Modern Times
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TACOMA, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 29: Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign reacts in the second half against Portland Thorns FC at Lumen Field on August 29, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
She has repeatedly raised issues related to gender discrimination and pay equity. As a result of her illustrated remarks on issues, she is sometimes referred to as the ‘walking protestor.’
Megan Rapinoe describes factors for her bold personality
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Megan shared her life stories as an athlete and an activist during an interview with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America. The two-time world cup winner joined the show via video call and discussed several topics. In response to Robin’s question, she explained how her personality lends itself to activism.
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Jul 5, 2021; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; USA forward Megan Rapinoe (15) reacts to the crowd during the send-off celebration after defeating Mexico during a USWNT Send-off Series soccer match at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. USA defeated Mexico 4-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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She added, “A small town kid from a really conservative area, we might not agree on everything or have very different views on things, frankly. But I feel like I am such a product of where I am from and those sort of small-town values.”
She has been subjected to criticism from time to time as a result of her relationship with Sue Bird. But, despite everything, she has achieved success in her career. Meanwhile, she has made a lasting impression on the young generation. However, there was a time when she faced backlash, judgment, and criticism due to her personality.
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Rapinoe and The National Anthem controversy
During the 2016 National Anthem, Megan did something unexpected. However, she sat on her knees in solidarity with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick in the match. This protest was conducted in protest of police brutality and racial discrimination.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Soccer Football – Women – Quarterfinal – Netherlands v United States – International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan – July 30, 2021. Megan Rapinoe of the United States during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
During an interview with Yahoo! Sports, Megan’s mother defended her daughter. She described her family background: “Her dad was drafted during the Vietnam War. Her grandfather, who lives with us, he’s 94, World War II vet. My father, Korean War, suffered many injuries. I mean, we have a long family history of service to the country.” While Megan has experienced all the backlash and criticism, she has stood straight and fought everything on her own.
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