{"id":8990,"date":"2024-05-21T16:53:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T14:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=8990"},"modified":"2024-05-21T16:53:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T14:53:03","slug":"nfl-blasts-harrison-butkers-sexist-graduation-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=8990","title":{"rendered":"NFL blasts Harrison Butker\u2019s \u2018sexist\u2019 graduation speech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Chiefs are back in the spotlight, but this time it has nothing to do with their performance at the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, May 11, 2024, kicker Harrison Butker delivered a controversial graduation speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.<\/p>\n<p>Butker\u2019s remarks, filled with sexist and homophobic comments, have sparked significant backlash. Among the critics is the National Football League (NFL), which swiftly distanced itself from Butker\u2019s statements, saying that his words did not represent the organization or its values.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Harrison Butker | Commencement Address 2024 | Benedictine College\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-JS7RIKSaCc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Beane, the NFL\u2019s senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer, made a clear distinction between Butker\u2019s personal views and those of the NFL. \u201cHarrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity,\u201d Beane\u2019s statement read, as per AP. \u201cHis views are not those of the NFL as an organization. The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to inclusion, which only makes our league stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During his speech, Butker addressed the women in the audience with controversial statements. \u201cThe women present in the audience have had the most diabolical lies told to you,\u201d he declared. He suggested that while women might be looking forward to their future \u201csuccessful careers in the world,\u201d this was not the right aspect of life to focus on. Instead, he advocated for women to channel their aspirations towards becoming homemakers and mothers.<\/p>\n<p>Butker also turned his attention to the men, criticizing contemporary societal views on masculinity. \u201cPart of what plagues our society is this lie that has been told to you that men are not necessary in the home or in our communities. As men, we set the tone of the culture,\u201d he stated, via Pink News. He encouraged men to be \u201cunapologetic in your masculinity\u201d and to \u201cfight against the cultural emasculation of men.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Butker criticized Pride Month, an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community every June. He referred to it as a \u201cdeadly sin sort of pride that has a month dedicated to it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The reaction to Butker\u2019s speech has been swift and intense. Advocacy groups and social media users alike have condemned his remarks, arguing that they only perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to a culture of exclusion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe should normalize shaming weirdos like Harrison Butker who use their religion as an excuse to have absolutely horrendous and sexist views,\u201d one user posted on X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We should normalize shaming weirdos like Harrison Butker who use their religion as an excuse to have absolutely horrendous and sexist views. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eDcrg9qA8N\">https:\/\/t.co\/eDcrg9qA8N<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Johnny (@HomeMalone) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HomeMalone\/status\/1790487631425306756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, many people argued in favor of Butker\u2019s comments, with one person tweeting: \u201cHarrison Butker has dominated the media the past week for merely saying women can be happy in traditional roles The hysteria is ridiculous, but it\u2019s a testament to how rare passion-filled truth speakers are. Be more like Harrison Butker.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Harrison Butker has dominated the media the past week for merely saying women can be happy in traditional roles <\/p>\n<p>The hysteria is ridiculous, but it&#39;s a testament to how rare passion-filled truth speakers are. <\/p>\n<p>Be more like Harrison Butker <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dCehgDFYq5\">pic.twitter.com\/dCehgDFYq5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Riley_Gaines_\/status\/1791861965431726450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Benedictine College has also faced scrutiny for allowing such a speech at their commencement ceremony. The college administration has yet to issue a formal statement addressing the incident, leaving many to question the institution\u2019s stance on the controversial views expressed by Butker.<\/p>\n<p>As the backlash continues, the incident only highlights the ongoing tensions between personal beliefs and public responsibilities, especially for individuals in high-profile positions.<\/p>\n<p>What did you think of Harrison Butker\u2019s speech? Let us know your thoughts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Chiefs are back in the spotlight, but this time it has nothing to do with their performance at the Super Bowl. On Saturday, May 11, 2024, kicker Harrison Butker delivered a controversial graduation speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Butker\u2019s remarks, filled with sexist and homophobic comments, have sparked significant backlash. 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