Sunday, November 8, 2009
Allison O'Callaghan Kobe Bryant
After looking into the Kobe Bryant case more seriously I have seen it in a new perspective. At first, I thought that it was not entirely Kobe's fault because he was an NBA athlete and the majority of those athletes can get with women and he forced her into doing things that she did not wish. It was ridiculous what he asked her to do, and that is completely disrespectful to any woman. Kobe Bryant has been in so many situations in his life that would show him the proper way to act and respect a woman. Grant it, he could probably get with any girl that he wanted, but that does not mean that he should. Bryant knows his limits and he has a family. The culture of athletics does tamper with the thoughts of relationships however. Athletes feel pressure that they must have women, or at least be sexually active to fit in. And, in turn, girls like athletes because they are socially acceptable. Just like Professor Messner said, when he was younger on his basketball team he was ridiculed for not being with a girl and he felt pressure to get with a girl. I can also see Kobe's case in this as well. Kobe Bryant probably flirted with Katelyn Faber to the point where she wanted to be with him that night. Most believe that it would be extremely difficult to say no to Kobe Bryant. Katelyn also admitted that it was consensual and then Kobe Bryant pushed the line. The girl was not a virgin however, so she knew how this process works. She could have stopped earlier and she could have removed herself from that situation all together. This is both the fault of Kobe and Katelyn. When you get put into situations like that, you put yourself at risk.
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I would blame both in this situation because the girl new what she is doing and she probably understood that there is a risk, but she still went for it. Kobe Bryant needed to be more careful about his intentions; he needed to consider that the high class athlete like him could be used as a target for getting compensation. Katelyn should have stoped being flirty and clearly should have said no. The athlete men will always try to show of to their teammates and to do that they need to have sexual activity about what they could brag.
ReplyDeleteI agree that both are to blame, Kobe for being a married man and still being willing to engage in such a relationship, and Katelyn for not having stopped Kobe when things went too far. But I disagree with the fact that as an all star athlete he would use this situation to brag to his teammates. Being one of the best, if not the best, player in the NBA is enough proof of masculinity in society today therefore there is no need to push the point any further. And, having a family, doing such a thing would not bring as much respect from his teammates, as say a single all-star athlete would get. If anything he would be looked down upon for cheating on his wife. Also, many have agreed that Kobe's wife is good looking and that she is a catch. Why then would he need to further his masculinity by getting other women. I feel that it was simply a moment of passion which he could not help but get overcome by. This also applies to Katelyn.
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