Posted on Mar 30, 2021
Megan Rapinoe says sports have become ‘another avenue to attack’ trans rights
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Megan Rapinoe says that sports have now become “another avenue to attack” trans rights.
The National Women’s Soccer League star wrote in an opinion piece for The Washington Post that “being able to play sports as a child shaped my life’s path”.
She added: “It taught me so much more than is seen on the field and brought me so much joy. Every child deserves to have that experience. That’s why I believe that all kids, including transgender youth, should be able to participate in sports they love.”
She criticised lawmakers in more than 25 states across the nation who have introduced laws that would bar young transgender individuals from participating in sports and sports teams that match their gender identity.
The National Women’s Soccer League star wrote in an opinion piece for The Washington Post that “being able to play sports as a child shaped my life’s path”.
She added: “It taught me so much more than is seen on the field and brought me so much joy. Every child deserves to have that experience. That’s why I believe that all kids, including transgender youth, should be able to participate in sports they love.”
She criticised lawmakers in more than 25 states across the nation who have introduced laws that would bar young transgender individuals from participating in sports and sports teams that match their gender identity.
Megan Rapinoe says sports have become ‘another avenue to attack’ trans rights
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Megan Rapinoe has risen to prominence through the deliberate and intentional gender segregation of sports. Women's sports were created out of a realization that at elite levels, women simply cannot compete with men in the majority of sports, to include her sport, soccer. Elite females will crush average males in just about any sport. They will even dominate great athletes. But they cannot compete with male elites. (In most sports - there are exceptions, gymnastics comes to mind.)
That isn't sexist, it is demonstrated fact. Megan has benefited from acknowledging this fact and accommodating it. Now she is advocating that we ignore it and allow males to declare themselves female and retain that competitive advantage whilst competing against females. This is inherently unfair.
She discusses how sports helped her as a child and decries how these bans will prevent these trans girls from competing. She says "That’s why I believe that all kids, including transgender youth, should be able to participate in sports they love.” They can, Megan. Just not as girls.
Now... I will say... that if a trans girl has COMPLETED gender re-assignment - completed hormone therapy and had their plumbing updated and updated their medical and legal records - then at that point, the girl is a female and should compete as such. But anything short of that.... you are still a male and should compete as one.
That isn't sexist, it is demonstrated fact. Megan has benefited from acknowledging this fact and accommodating it. Now she is advocating that we ignore it and allow males to declare themselves female and retain that competitive advantage whilst competing against females. This is inherently unfair.
She discusses how sports helped her as a child and decries how these bans will prevent these trans girls from competing. She says "That’s why I believe that all kids, including transgender youth, should be able to participate in sports they love.” They can, Megan. Just not as girls.
Now... I will say... that if a trans girl has COMPLETED gender re-assignment - completed hormone therapy and had their plumbing updated and updated their medical and legal records - then at that point, the girl is a female and should compete as such. But anything short of that.... you are still a male and should compete as one.
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