“You’re women, you don’t count”
What was that we were just saying about using honest language to talk about women and sports and men invading women’s sports?
THAT.
I’m so tired of being pushed hard to understand why trans women must come first. I’m so enraged at being constantly told that men who claim to be trans are the Most Vulnerable, most persecuted, most tragic, most fragile, most in danger.
Hell, I’m bored, I’ll play.
“Develop sport-specific eligibility pathways… to ensure fair and meaningful competition.” Good point. Here’s an idea: how about one category for female athletes (defined by sex at birth), and another for others? That should ensure fair and meaningful competition for all.
“Understand what gender affirmation/transitioning means for different individuals and consider how this information could inform* checks and balances for elite sport.” Men who undergo the types of medical and surgical procedures that fall under the umbrella of “gender-affirming care” probably lose whatever competitive edge they had against other men, but if they were anywhere close to elite as men, then they can still dominate against women. If it’s necessary to create some sort of check and/or balance to favor those men, then create a separate category for them. Or let them learn to live with not being able to compete at an elite level, like the rest of us. There are worse fates.
“…understand why we protect those most at risk of harm…”. Female athletes who compete against male-bodied athletes in any sport that involves contact are at risk of sometimes gruesome injury. They should be protected. But even in sports that don’t involve physical contact, they are at risk of losing prize money, endorsements, scholarships, fame, or just the satisfaction of knowing you won a fair competition against the best in your sport. So it’s good to know that you will be protecting them by not allowing male-bodied athletes to compete in the female category.
*”How information could inform…”. As one who struggles in his writing to avoid repetition, I feel your pain.
Was this ever a part of the Important Overall Corporate body’s mission before the advent of trans? I thought they were all about “Higher, Faster, Stronger,” not “Vulnerable, Marginalized, Needy.”