The 360 | The debate over transgender athletes
Speed readTransgender athletes are breaking barriers at all levels of competitive sports, but their participation and wins are stirring controversy and resentment among those who believe they aren’t competing on equal playing fields. Schools and professional sports organizations now face the challenge of how to deal with athletes who are transgender.
Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam winner, came under fire for the op-ed she wrote this month, in which she said that allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports is “insane, and it’s cheating.” Her comments sparked criticism and prompted an LGBTQ athletics group to cut ties with her. Transgender athletes spoke out, calling her words “disturbing, upsetting, and deeply transphobic.”
When: The issue over whether to include transgender athletes at all levels of sports is ongoing, and a variety of sports organizations addressed it recently. USA Powerlifting this month banned male-to-female athletes from competing against women, while in October, USA Swimming increased inclusion. What’s next: As the issue gains prominence, athletic participants will look for guidance in how their sports should address transgender people. There are no statistics on the number of trans athletes competing in high schools and colleges, but a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1.8 percent of high school students identified as transgender.
Until hormone therapies begin to work, genetic males have a distinct advantage over genetic females. Most transgender teens don’t begin hormone therapy until after puberty. Younger teens can be on puberty-blocking drugs, but puberty is very individualized and testosterone levels can vary greatly from one transgender girl to another. “The gender identity doesn’t matter, it’s the testosterone levels. Trans girls should have the right to compete in sports.
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