Discriminations, extended hours of work, imposed evenings with sponsors and VIPs… cheerleaders have just revealed the dubious practices of several American football teams in the United States.
According to a recent article in The New York Times, cheerleaders from the Redskins in Washington told the story of a week-long stay at an adult hotel in Costa Rica.
They claim to have been photographed topless or with paint on the body for a calendar…. which never contains nude photos.
Several sponsors renting VIP boxes in the Redskins stadium – who were all men – were also able to attend the session according to them.
Nine young women had to accompany some of them for an evening in a night club.
The Redskins management assured in a statement that « every cheerleader is protected by a contract that provides a safe and positive environment« .