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The Gender Controversy in Sports
This chapter explores the fallout from the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, focusing on a South African runner's victory in the 800 meters and the ensuing debate over sex and gender in athletics. It examines the implications of sex testing policies on female athletes, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, and the racial dynamics at play in the scrutiny they face.