Rip Curl Responds to Transgender Surfer Controversy
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Rip Curl has responded after inadvertently placing itself at the center of the debate over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sporting events.
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Bethany Hamilton to boycott World Surf League over trans policy
Will you be boycotting Rip Curl? Rip Curl, the iconic Australian surf brand, has sparked controversy by featuring transgender surfer Sasha Lowerson in its campaign celebrating women's surfing. This move comes shortly
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Bethany Hamilton responds to backlash on WSL transgender policy stance
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Popular Surf Brand Faces Backlash After Featuring Trans Athlete, Dropping Bethany Hamilton
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Bethany Hamilton's Transgender Remark Sparks Boycott of Women's Event
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Rip Curl's Controversial Move: Male Surfer Promoting Women's Brand
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Rip Curl the latest company to fall right into the 'woke hole'
Bethany Hamilton's trans tweet: Rip Curl women's campaign: controversy over inclusion of trans surfer Sasha Jane Lowerson
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Rip Curl apology for deleted post of trans-surfer labelled “divisive, anti- trans and discriminatory.” - BeachGrit
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RIP Rip Curl: Ripcurl boycott in full force following trans surfer controversy