Historical Context and Policies in Sex Testing for Female Athletes

The chapter explores the historical background of the Olympic Studies Center in Switzerland and the early years of the International Olympic Committee. It delves into the reasons behind the initiation of the first official policy for examining women in sports, shedding light on the all-male, wealthy committee members' dynamics. The chapter discusses the historical context of sex testing in sports, focusing on concerns about cheating, gender transformation, and challenging feminine identities, with historians uncovering instances of sexism and bias within the sports community.