The Sunday Story: The History of Sex Testing in Sports
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Controversies in Gender and Athletics
This chapter examines the backlash faced by a South African athlete following her remarkable performance at the 2009 World Championships, igniting debates on gender identity and regulation in sports. It highlights the historical and systemic challenges posed by sex testing, particularly for marginalized female athletes, while addressing the intersections of race and access to healthcare in the conversation around femininity in athletics.
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