Roller Derby's Own #MeToo Moment and Its Backlash

Modern roller derby is a women-dominated sport that was created by and for, and still is run by women—one of few (if not only) sports that can claim this. It's synonymous with women's empowerment in the minds of many, and it promotes itself as an inclusive, safe space where women find and take pride in their inner badasses. I've played in three leagues over the last decade, and in my experience, this perception is largely accurate.