i’m going to be honest: i’m not really interested in scientific studies proving that trans women aren’t uniquely advantaged over cis women in sports. it will change nobody’s mind. transfem sports bans were never about science in the first place, they’re about revulsion - ThreadSky

dirtbagqueer.rocks • 147 days ago

i’m going to be honest: i’m not really interested in scientific studies proving that trans women aren’t uniquely advantaged over cis women in sports. it will change nobody’s mind. transfem sports bans were never about science in the first place, they’re about revulsion

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sydney-bauer.com•147 days ago

I agree on principle but I also would like studies because no one looks into our bodies and I would like to know how to be safe

dirtbagqueer.rocks•147 days ago

i agree. good to be mindful about who is doing these studies tho, and what their agendas are

sydney-bauer.com•147 days ago

Absolutely. Like I don’t need a five year longitudinal study to know I’m not a “threat” I need it so I can get a doctor to prescribe me low dose t so I don’t kill my body.

caseyry.bsky.social•147 days ago

Trans women are women so I don't see an issue. These people wanna talk about "principle" and it's just a crock of shit. The spirit of sports is leisure, entertainment, and recreation. All of that exists whether it's cis or trans playing each other. Not to mention, Title IX protects trans athletes.

tarantuladad.bsky.social•147 days ago

I’m a bit iffy on it. as a trans person who is a scientist, I see there’s potentially value in these studies. trans bodies are extremely understudied and some medical info could result from this. but these studies are also being conducted with huge biases from awful funding sources! and I know the

tarantuladad.bsky.social•147 days ago

number of people who could have their mind changed by this is extremely small. the majority of people who are against trans ppl participating in sports are not basing their decisions based on science and likely don’t believe science anyway! but the potential medical value is what keeps me on the

tarantuladad.bsky.social•147 days ago

fence because that could be huge depending on what’s found

plaidshirtbro.bsky.social•147 days ago

Right. All this shit is just about genuine tried and true straight up bigotry. None of it is rooted in science in any way

theultracow.bsky.social•147 days ago

Biggest transgender L is believing facts will make us seem less repugnant to people who won't let their boyfriend use an umbrella bc it's gay

dirtbagqueer.rocks•147 days ago

using an umbrella IS gay

dirtbagqueer.rocks•147 days ago

the more rocks that sports sanctioning bodies turn over in this particular garden the more they're gonna find stuff they don't like re: how common intersexuality is, among other things. you can't enforce the binary through science bc the binary only works if you don't scrutinize it

cubbyfan4ever.bsky.social•147 days ago

Well said!

dirtbagqueer.rocks•147 days ago

the binary is a social construct. for a variety of reasons, it (mostly) works in the context of sports. but it works best if you don't poke at it. it works best when it runs on Vibes.

and to be perfectly clear, the riley gaineses of the world are the ones doing the poking

mattstjean.bsky.social•147 days ago

I do think it's probably important for people who don't think much about the issue, a single, credible data point could be very important for them.

It's also probably big for education, being able to have specific, accurate information for young people is helpful in battling hate.

audrieb.bsky.social•147 days ago

As a trans woman athlete myself, I would want these studies so I could have better insights on how to fuel my trans body and how to train optimally. Trans women bodies in sports are different in a lot of ways from all cis bodies.

dirtbagqueer.rocks•147 days ago

i definitely agree on all of this!! i’m concerned that if these studies are hyperfocused on Should Trans Women Be Allowed To Compete Or Not type questions, we won’t actually learn that much about ourselves

audrieb.bsky.social•147 days ago

Here’s what I learned from my local track clubs. Everyone, outside of the older white men who hardly ever run, has been very supportive of me as a woman runner. The older white men don’t care about science, as you said. They care more about controlling women and minorities.

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