What Next: The Olympics Meet the Culture Wars
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Gender Testing in Sports: A Controversial Legacy
This chapter explores the invasive gender testing practices for female athletes in the 1960s, including the humiliating 'peek and poke tests.' It highlights the experiences of athletes like Christine Boma and Maximila Imali, examining the tensions between scientific measures and athletes' rights in the context of modern sports policies.
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