Navigating Gender and Inclusion in Sports

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Exploring the complexities of gender categorization in sports, the chapter discusses the challenges of inclusion based on gender identity and biological differences. From suggesting an open category for all genders to debating the nuances of competitiveness and age, the speakers delve into the ethical dilemmas surrounding transgender participation in sports. This thought-provoking conversation also delves into debunking misconceptions about gender performance gaps and reflects on the philosophical aspects of defining womanhood and justice.

Yascha Mounk and Alex Byrne discuss how to understand the differences between sex and gender—and why it matters.

Alex Byrne is a philosopher and a professor at MIT in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy. He is the author, most recently, of Trouble With Gender: Sex Facts, Gender Fictions.

In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Alex Byrne discuss the evolution of the concept of gender and whether it’s useful for understanding social reality; why pediatric gender medicine struggles with questions about how to properly care for young patients; and how we can move towards a society in which transgender people can live with greater dignity.

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