Thank you for being really respectful. I think as mods that we have to seem like we're negative a lot, but I think we can do a better job about calling out when something was really kind and respectful - like this.
Martina Navratilova and Trans Athletes
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Thank you for being really respectful. I think as mods that we have to seem like we're negative a lot, but I think we can do a better job about calling out when something was really kind and respectful - like this.
1. For women in general, yes 135 is pretty good. For hardcore lifters, no, not at all.
2. I've run in 5K competitions, and have never come close to being a frontrunner in the women's standings. (I've never been a strong runner before though. This is more for enjoyment than competition.) I'll occasionally play basketball with the boys at the gym, and I get a lot of compliments there. I'm still pretty competitive there.I'm the only woman that I have ever seen play in pickup games.
3. It depends on the sport.
An advantage in basketball? Definitely. (I was recruited by a lot of D3s for basketball, but ultimately chose to walkon in football instead because I was hung up on being a Division I athlete.)
An advantage in lifting? Four years ago, hell yes; Two years ago, yes. Now? No advantage at all. It's all because of the switchover from testosterone to estrogen.
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Haven't read the whole thread after yesterday, but was speaking with a colleague and thought this was also helpful context/info regarding NCAA
https://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/Transgender_Handbook_2011_Final.pdf
https://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/Transgender_Handbook_2011_Final.pdf
All identity politics and use of race, gender, etc has no place in politics. Politics done right should ignore all those factors if they really want to eliminate those factors from our society. If you are poor, you’re poor. If you are disadvantaged, you’re disadvantaged. If you are a victim of physical abuse, you’re an abuse victim. Thanks
If you don't think it's unfair, then you are just trying to be overly progressive. Here is an indoor track meet with Two transgender racers.
https://pluralist.com/transgender-s...4ak8A_G9ZToPwbwpWO0tqIhOcRgpVCys3XihoblFhDaI4
https://pluralist.com/transgender-s...4ak8A_G9ZToPwbwpWO0tqIhOcRgpVCys3XihoblFhDaI4
I'll take "How to crush high-school girls' athletic dreams " for $100 Alex...
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What to think in terms of what? Biological males having a huge advantage over biological females?
