The Studies Show Paid-only Episode 15: Sex and sport
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Dec 10, 2024 The podcast dives into the heated debate over gender separation in sports, questioning if it's fair for trans women to compete against cisgender females. It explores how lifetime testosterone exposure affects performance, balancing social values with scientific evidence. A guest expert sheds light on the legal aspects involved, while the hosts playfully discuss societal perceptions of physical differences. The conversation navigates the challenges of regulating gender identity in athletics, highlighting high-profile cases and their implications for fairness in sports.
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Sex and Gender in Sports
- The difference between biological sex and gender identity is relevant in sports.
- Disorders of sexual development can complicate the issue of who should compete in which category.
Facts vs. Values in Sex and Sport
- Scientific facts and their ethical/political implications are distinct.
- The debate around sex and sport is more about values than empirical data.
Examples of Male-Bodied Athletes in Women's Sports
- Leah Thomas, a transgender swimmer, won a national college women's freestyle event.
- Other examples include Lauren Hubbard (weightlifting), Nikki Hiltz and Valentina Patrio (running), and Caster Semenya (middle distance running).