Transgender athletes: which category?
A transgender woman athlete wants to compete in the women's category.
- Yes, if her hormone levels meet the rules
- Create an open category
- No, category based on sex at birth
What's at stake: The debate pits the inclusion of transgender women against fairness in women's sport, given a lasting physical advantage.
The left's argument
Excluding transgender women is discriminatory. Hormone rules ensure fairness.
The centre's argument
Create an open category alongside the women's category, so that everyone can compete.
The right's argument
Male development gives a lasting advantage: women's sport must be protected.
And you, where do you stand?
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