Seeking Perspectives: Trans Athletes in Women's Sports (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by Zeon@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Hello everyone,

I'm interested in gathering thoughts and perspectives, particularly from the trans community, regarding trans women's participation in women's sports. This is a topic that often sparks debate, and I want to understand the various viewpoints better.

My question is: What are your opinions on biologically male trans individuals competing in women's sports? Do you think there should be separate categories for trans athletes, or should they compete in accordance with their gender identity? I am looking for thoughtful, respectful discussions, as my intention is not to discriminate but to understand the complexities of this issue better.

Thank you for sharing your insights!

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[-] JigglySackles@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago

Just make all sports unisex and it won't matter. Except it does matter in some cases. Easy pick from the top of the pile is men's and women's gymnastics. There are plenty of comparative videos on YT showing one gender being able to do an event and the other being barely able or not able to do it. There are enough physiological divisions, that some movements and performances will be limited or enhanced by ones innate physiology. Skeletal structure, muscle structure, etc. It follows reason then, that a trans person can still maintain these advantages or disadvantages and therefore have an unfair advantage if they choose the related sport.

Honestly though, would really just rather them combine all sports as unisex and see what happens. Women will dominate some, and men others. I don't see many women as dominating linemen in the NFL, but I likewise see very few men winning medals in women's style gymnastics. Trans won't even be a question anymore. Just give everyone the leveled field.

[-] psychothumbs@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

For a lot of sports the "male" league is already technically unisex, female athletes just don't compete because they can do a lot better in the female leagues.

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