History of Sex Testing in Sports and Its Impact on Female Athletes

The chapter explores the evolution of sex testing in sports, from the 1960s to present times, focusing on the struggles faced by female athletes like Debbie Brill. It discusses how chromosome tests were used to categorize athletes into male and female categories, leading to the unfair disqualification of some women based on their genetic makeup. The chapter also highlights the efforts made by activists and experts to protest and eventually abolish gender verification in sports, while also addressing the concerns surrounding the resurgence of sex testing in 2009.