Shrinking Ourselves: The Real Reason

Throwing like a girl isn't about biology, it is literally about how much space

you feel allowed to take up. There is a reason men manspread and women cross their

legs tight. We are socialized to view our bodies as objects to be looked at,

not tools to get things done. When you throw a ball awkwardly, it is because you

are physically holding back your own power. You hesitate because you have been taught to be fragile and

careful. You aren't actually weak, you just learned to shrink yourself

so you wouldn't threaten the space around you.