Supporting Trans People Without Denying the Facts of Biology
Jun 10, 2024
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Duke University law professor Doriane Lambelet Coleman discusses the challenges of maintaining fairness in elite female sports while respecting biological differences. They explore the implications of transgender individuals in sports, the role of testosterone in sex testing, and the importance of recognizing biological sex in discussions of transgender rights.
Protecting female athletic categories from trans-identified biological men for fair competition.
Acknowledging biology's impact on the performance gap between male and female athletes in sports.
Deep dives
Championing Female Athlete Integrity
Dorian Lambelet Coleman advocates for upholding rules safeguarding the integrity of female athletic categories. She emphasizes protecting these categories from the entry of trans-identified biological men to maintain fairness in competition and preserve female representation.
Impact of Coleman's Advocacy
Due to the advocacy efforts of figures like Coleman, there is a shift in acknowledging the importance of biology in sports. Sporting bodies are revisiting the concept that biology significantly influences the performance gap between male and female athletes.
Navigating Gender and Athletic Equality
In her book 'On Sex and Gender,' Coleman presents a balanced perspective on integrating trans athletes into sports while acknowledging the inherent differences resulting from biological differences in performance capabilities.
Critical Examination of Gender and Sex in Sports
Coleman's discourse prompts a discussion on the need for common sense distinctions in competitive sports, highlighting the implications of biological traits in athletic performance. She advocates for evidence-based decisions to ensure fair and equal opportunities for female athletes.
Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks to Duke University law school professor (and former U.S. National Collegiate athletic champion) Doriane Lambelet Coleman about her new book, On Sex and Gender: A Commonsense Approach.