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Trans Athletes and Sports Fairness

This chapter explores the debate over trans athletes' participation in sports, focusing on women's rugby and the inconsistency of policies that address equality and safety. It examines scientific evidence regarding testosterone's influence on performance and discusses the implications of world rugby's ruling on other contact sports. The chapter emphasizes the ongoing challenges and evolving research surrounding fairness in athletic competition.

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