#7 - Transgender Athletes
Episode Overview
In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd welcome Dr. Jessica Scott, Associate Professor of Gender Studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College, for a comprehensive discussion on transgender athletes. Dr. Scott, an academic with degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Cape Town, brings her expertise to the table, examining the issues from multiple angles. The conversation delves into the fairness and inclusivity in sports, the impact of testosterone levels, and the broader societal implications. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode that challenges preconceptions and promotes dialogue on a critical contemporary issue.
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Links Referenced in the Podcast
- How Does Transitioning Affect Sports Performance: shape.com
- NCAA budget men’s vs. women’s tournament: espn.com
- Comparing Athletic Performances: law.duke.edu
- High school girls lawsuit: apnews.com
- Scientific American: scientificamerican.com
- Lawmakers and issues with trans girls in sports: apnews.com
- Intersex runner has surgery to compete: nytimes.com
- Bans on transgender girl athletes: npr.org
- Mississippi bill about transgender girls in sports: nytimes.com
- Some info about Caster Semenya: theconversation.com
- Ethical questions in the case of Caster Semenya: theconversation.com
- Fallon Fox Tweet: archive.fo
- Sex Differences, Gender, and Competitive Sport: quillette.com
- Study on Athletic Edge: nbcnews.com
- Caster Semenya Decision Report: tas-cas.org
- Olympic criteria for trans athletes in competition: theguardian.com
