Navigating Gender Identity in Sports

This chapter explores the complexities of gender identity in sports, particularly regarding athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs). It examines the impact of testosterone on competition in women's sports and discusses cases such as Caster Semenya to highlight the tension between biological realities and identity politics. Additionally, the chapter critiques the decisions of major sports organizations concerning trans women’s participation and the implications for fairness in athletics.

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