I think even without transphobia, there’s a problem of fairness that doesn’t seem to have a good science based solution for now. Would you know about one?
The science actually suggests that no singlr test (genetic, hormonal, or physical) can perfectly categorize athletes becuase biological sex exists on a spectrum with multiple overlapping characteristics - which is why sports orgs should probably focus on sport-specific physical attributes rather than trying to create binary categories.
In the current situation, you have some people becoming champions even when their physical attributes are weaker than the average of their competitors. For example some swimming champions are smaller. Wouldn’t locking them in smaller people category ruin the sport?
I mean it’s pretty clear why it’s being brought back. Transphobia.
I’m just summarizing the article.
I think even without transphobia, there’s a problem of fairness that doesn’t seem to have a good science based solution for now. Would you know about one?
The science actually suggests that no singlr test (genetic, hormonal, or physical) can perfectly categorize athletes becuase biological sex exists on a spectrum with multiple overlapping characteristics - which is why sports orgs should probably focus on sport-specific physical attributes rather than trying to create binary categories.
In the current situation, you have some people becoming champions even when their physical attributes are weaker than the average of their competitors. For example some swimming champions are smaller. Wouldn’t locking them in smaller people category ruin the sport?