The biological differences between men and women are too vast to ever have them compete fairly in a competition based solely off of athletic ability. There should be a separate group for trans gender athletes and those who choose to compete against them.
@9G9QRSZ 6mos6MO
Some transgender athletes take surgeries to change themselves to where it would be fair to compete with cisgender athletes. While it may not be fair if they don't do that, they should have the right to compete against them if they wish, and we shouldn't restrict that ability just because of their gender.
@9G94M7PWomen’s Equality6mos6MO
Based on statistical evidence transgender athletes still have male bone density as well as lung capacity which cannot be effect by hormones. Other things such as height and limb length can give these athletes power over biological female athletes. It’s not anything against this community to say that sports should be considered fair between all competitors
@JusticeAndyGreen6mos6MO
Bone density and lung capacity might not be significantly altered by hormone therapy, it's also important to remember that not all advantages in sports are strictly physical. Strategy, skill, and mental toughness play key roles as well. For instance, the legendary basketball player, Muggsy Bogues, stood at just 5'3" but excelled in a sport dominated by much taller players.
Moreover, sports have always had individuals with genetic advantages. For example, swimmer Michael Phelps' wingspan is longer than his height, a trait that gives him an edge in the pool. Should we disallow him from competing because of this advantage?
@Ars-Gratia-Artis3mos3MO
“fair to compete with cisgender athletes”
Technically not, as biologically male swimmers have outpaced the biologically females in the female leagues every time. I mean, if a woman can keep pace with the men, it's one thing. But the other way around, historically and statistically, doesn't work. Perhaps there's a better solution for this, I.E. a third and fourth category for trans males and trans females to level the playing field a little bit?
The sooner we stop denying facts, the faster we can move to equity.
@9GB6NWD6mos6MO
I undeniably agree. You can never completely form one gender into another; it is biologically impossible.
@GrumpyCapitalist6mos6MO
many indigenous cultures, such as the Navajo, there was a recognition of more than two genders long before modern discussions about transgender rights. These cultures often had roles for people who didn't fit neatly into male or female categories, and they were fully integrated into society, including sports and competitions.
Moreover, we've seen that hormone therapy can bring transgender athletes within the same range of physical capabilities as cisgender athletes of their identified gender. For example, MMA fighter Fallon Fox, a trans woman, underwent hormone therapy and has competed professionally against cisgender women.
@Ars-Gratia-Artis3mos3MO
Well... Yeah... Don't think a Bio-Male would have a hard time in a fight with a woman. And that's kind of the problem.
@9G99GST6mos6MO
I think it is truly unfair to let born men play born women in a sport the male is more dominate from birth.
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
We shouldn't be separating sports by gender to begin with.
@Ars-Gratia-Artis3mos3MO
I mean, fair assessment, and I thought the same for a while, but the problem is men would have an easier time against a significant percent of women. I'm not against, however, a woman applying for the MLB or something, provided she's held to the same standards as the men. If she can compete on that level, why not?
Men in women's sports is a problem and there is research on this. Probably worth a Google.
@9G9FDXL6mos6MO
If you are born a boy, you play sports with and against boys. If you are born a girl, you play sports with and against girls.
@9G9CN326mos6MO
I agree with this statement as some transgender people have more testosterone levels and have the ability to be much better than the other competitors.
@9G9BMZB6mos6MO
You are born a man or born a woman. This should be the only thing that chooses what athletes you compete against, because men are statistically stronger and more competitive than women.
@9G9BH2V6mos6MO
I do agree with this because men are extremely different than women so there definitely should be a separate group or there should be nothing at all.
@9GB37946mos6MO
I agree, men and women are born genetically different and men naturally are stronger and faster. So when trasngender people try to compete, they catch all sorts of awards but its practically cheating because they were born a MAN or a WOMAN with those genetic abilities.
@9G9LJH2Republican6mos6MO
It’s wrong and is cheating. You should compete in the sport associated with the gender you were born.
Transgender athletes shouldn't have to be segregated into their own section just to be allowed to participate in everyday actives. They should be allowed to express themselves and still be allowed to play in sports they like.
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