7) Trans Athletes
What are the main arguments for and against allowing trans athletes to compete in accordance with their gender identity?
What counts as a fair competition?
How do we reconcile inclusion with perceived competitive advantages?
Read This:
- Lewis, H. (2024), ‘What the left refused to understand about women’s sports’, The Atlantic, 30 December.
- MacDonald, H. (2024), ‘A battle for cultural survival’, City Journal, 2 July.
- Cornell, S.C. (2023), ‘Who gets to play in women’s leagues?’, The New Yorker, 2 December.
- Turban, J. (2021), ‘Trans girls belong on girls’ sports teams’, Scientific American, 16 March.
Do This:
Discussion:
Homework:
Write a reflection about today’s discussion. How comfortable did you feel? Did your opinion change at all? Which points were especially persuasive and why?
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