Erasure of Trans Men in Discussions about Trans Athletes

This chapter discusses the underrepresentation and erasure of trans men in discussions about trans athletes. It highlights the historical issue of hyper-sexualizing and hyper-visibility of trans women, while completely ignoring the existence of trans men. The chapter also addresses the argument against trans men participating in men's sports, with one argument being that taking hormones is seen as unfair and doping. The conversation also touches upon the transphobic treatment of trans men by some women's rights activists, who view them as lost girls and infantilize them. The chapter concludes by criticizing those who use feminism as a guise for their underlying transphobia.