That’s a red herring. Also, the science doesn’t match the fear. Anyone on hormonal blockers to transition to female no longer has a biological advantage.
It’s the same old racist, sexist, other-ist argument disguised as fairness.
I can’t read all of the article because it’s behind a paywall or whatever, but I would suggest reading some stuff by Erin Reed (Erin in the Morning), specifically this piece which is relevant to your claim. (Note the article was written by a guest and not Erin herself, if you want to)
As with anything that loud transphobes like to scream about, it’s wildly exaggerated. Unfortunately, because they’re so loud, most people see the exaggeration as truth.
I would also look into this study/literature review. It’s been a while since I’ve read it, and it’s late here, so I can’t attest to how good of a study it is. However, the authors do conclude that there’s no real evidence of trans women having any considerable advantage over cis women.
I was holding out for a link containing evidence to support your claim that “transgender women are setting a disproportionate number of new world records in women’s athletics.”
If that were actually happening, then I’m sure a publication as reputable as the Economist would simply present those facts.
That’s a red herring. Also, the science doesn’t match the fear. Anyone on hormonal blockers to transition to female no longer has a biological advantage.
It’s the same old racist, sexist, other-ist argument disguised as fairness.
If that were true, then there would be no controversy whatsoever.
However, this is the rare case where facts don’t have a liberal bias.
Transgender women are setting a disproportionate number of new world records in women’s athletics.
Sports should have two categories: “open” and “female”
https://economist.com/leaders/2022/03/19/sports-should-have-two-categories-open-and-female from The Economist
This is a great wedge issue for conservatives to split liberals.
I can’t read all of the article because it’s behind a paywall or whatever, but I would suggest reading some stuff by Erin Reed (Erin in the Morning), specifically this piece which is relevant to your claim. (Note the article was written by a guest and not Erin herself, if you want to)
As with anything that loud transphobes like to scream about, it’s wildly exaggerated. Unfortunately, because they’re so loud, most people see the exaggeration as truth.
I would also look into this study/literature review. It’s been a while since I’ve read it, and it’s late here, so I can’t attest to how good of a study it is. However, the authors do conclude that there’s no real evidence of trans women having any considerable advantage over cis women.
Brother, there are purple who sincerely believe that the earth is flat. Truth does not prevent controversy.
Because bigots would never just make shit up.
Care to point us to some sources saying they’re breaking world records? I’m having trouble corroborating that.
I included a link
You linked an opinion piece that cited no sources.
It is The Economist. Are you holding out for a more reputable publication?
I was holding out for a link containing evidence to support your claim that “transgender women are setting a disproportionate number of new world records in women’s athletics.”
If that were actually happening, then I’m sure a publication as reputable as the Economist would simply present those facts.
It’s opinion. Not journalism. It’s in its own section for a reason.
It’s paywalled