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What Next: The Olympics Meet the Culture Wars

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Unearthing the History of Gender Testing in the Olympics

This chapter explores the contentious history of sex testing in the Olympics, starting from the late 1920s when women were first admitted to compete. It highlights the societal biases faced by female athletes and how these led to the implementation of gender tests, sparking debates on fairness and ethics.

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