In the U.S. rules vary from state to state. In Idaho, Nebraska, Indiana, North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas students must play on the team that matches their birth certificate, have undergone surgery or have had extended hormone therapy. The NCAA requires one year of testosterone suppression. In February 2019 Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) asked Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to investigate USA Powerlifting over its rule barring biological males from competing in women’s events. In 2016 the International Olympic committee ruled that transgender athletes can compe…
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48% No |
37% Yes |
37% No |
15% Yes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
11% No, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
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No, athletes should compete based on their biological sex.
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They can compete but only against other trans athletes
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Athletics are completely apart from politics
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I belive there should be sepeerate leauges for trans people
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They should have a separate group as they do not have the same hormone levels
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In a move that has sparked widespread discussion, World Netball has officially banned transgender players from participating in women's international competitions. This decision, announced on Monday, comes as part of a new participation and inclusion policy that aims to address the complex issue of gender identity in sports. The policy, effective immediately, has been met with both support and criticism from various quarters of the sports and LGBTQ+ communities.The ban applies strictly to international competitions, leaving national governing bodies with the autonomy to adapt, modify, or completely disregard these guidelines for their domestic competitions. This flexibility allows for a diverse approach to the inclusion of transgender athletes at the national level, reflecting the varying legal and social landscapes across different countries.World Netball's decision follows a trend of sports organizations grappling with the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports. The debate centers around finding a balance between inclusivity and fairness, particularly in terms of physiological advantages. Proponents of the ban argue that it is necessary to ensure a level playing field in women's sports, while opponents view it as discriminatory and a setback for transgender rights.The policy has ignited a broader conversation about the role of sports governing bodies in addressing gender identity and inclusivity. As the world becomes more aware of and sensitive to gender diversity, the challenge for sports organizations is to create policies that respect the rights of all athletes while maintaining the integrity of competitive sports.As the discussion unfolds, World Netball's policy may serve as a precedent for other international sports organizations facing similar dilemmas. The evolving nature of this issue suggests that the conversation around transgender athletes in sports is far from over, with potential implications for how gender and inclusivity are navigated in the sporting world moving forward.
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Athletes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will only be allowed to compete in women's sports if they were assigned the female gender at birth, the national small-college organization announced Monday. The NAIA's Council of Presidents approved the policy in a 20-0 vote Monday morning after a December survey indicated widespread support for the move. The association's previous policy only applied to postseason competition. The new directive applies to all NAIA competitions.The NAIA is a national athletic governing body for 249 mostly small colleges across the country that are not part of the NCAA's three divisions of competition. The membership is 80% private schools. This decision does not apply to NCAA competitions."We know there are a lot of different opinions out there," NAIA president Jim Carr told CBS Sports. "For us, we believed our first responsibility was to create fairness and competition in the NAIA.... We also think it aligns with the reasons Title IX was created. You're allowed to have separate but equal opportunities for women to compete."The NAIA is believed to be the first national college governing body to mandate that athletes compete according to assigned sex at birth. According to Pew Research Center, 1.6% of U.S. adults are transgender or nonbinary. The NAIA has no knowledge of transgender athletes competing in its postseasons to this point, Carr said. According to the NAIA's new policy (which is included in full below), in addition to ruling out athletes that were assigned male at birth, the policy blocks those who were assigned female but have begun masculinizing hormone therapy to transition to women.All NAIA athletes who are no longer eligible for women's competition could still participate in men's sports, Carr said. "It's important to know that the male sports are open to anyone," he added. The policy doesn't apply to team activities like practices, exhibition games and scrimmages. The move comes at a time when transgender rights are a hot topic nationally. In 2022, Penn's Lia Thomas became the only openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I championship.
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In a significant move for LGBTQ+ rights, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that sought to ban transgender students from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity. This decision has been met with widespread acclaim from advocates for transgender rights and has positioned Wisconsin as a state that upholds inclusivity and equality in school athletics. The bill, which was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature, aimed to restrict transgender athletes from competing on teams consistent with their gender identity, a move that Governor Evers described as discriminatory and unnecessary. Governor Evers' veto is a clear statement against the wave of anti-transgender legislation that has been emerging in various states across the country. By rejecting this bill, Evers emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their gender identity. This decision not only protects the rights of transgender students but also sends a powerful message that discrimination has no place in Wisconsin's schools. The veto comes at a time when the rights of transgender individuals are increasingly under threat in the United States, with at least 24 states having enacted laws since 2020 that categorically ban transgender athletes from competing in school sports. Critics of such bans argue that they violate federal civil rights law and harm transgender youth by denying them the opportunity to participate in team sports, which are an integral part of the school experience. Supporters of Governor Evers' decision argue that participation in sports should be based on the ability to compete fairly and enjoy the camaraderie of team sports, rather than being restricted by discriminatory policies. They also highlight the importance of sports in promoting physical and mental health among students. As the debate over transgender rights continues to unfold across the country, Wisconsin's stance serves as a beacon of hope for those advocating for equality and inclusivity in all areas of public life. Governor Evers' veto is a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community and sets a precedent for other states to follow in protecting the rights and dignity of transgender individuals.
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