Ross Brawn's recent comments that Formula 1 is considering ending the appearance of grid girls at Grand Prix has certainly created quite a stir! Scantily-clad grid girls have been a part of the sport for as long as anyone can remember. But in this day and age, are they still really appropriate? What was fine in the 1960s can look very dated in the 21st century. You might think that the debate about whether the sport should continue to utilise young woman in this fashion is another example of political correctness gone mad. But this year's storm in Hollywood over the treatment of actresses in the movie industry shows that the concern - and outrage - about any such apparent sexism is very...
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