Genuinely don't know how I feel about the "trans women in sports". On one hand, it is a valid concern for a recently transitioned player to compete in some events, but on the other, I can totally see younger girls see more women at i.e. the skatepark and it encourages them to give it a try too

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 18 points 7 months ago (2 children)

If it's such a big deal, why not separate by ability rather than sex? We already have weight classes in some sports. Make it so only people who exhibit a certain amount of strength or whatever is relevant to the sport can participate.

[–] plumbercraic@lemmy.world 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Because not all of us want to see an end to female professional sports. From athletics to contact sports to solo and team sports if we separate by ability this will guarantee women get even less space to compete at the highest levels.

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

But you can still be at the highest level in whatever category you're in. Just like when you separate by sex.

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