Talk:Sex and gender in sport

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At this point, it's safe to say there's transphobic concern trolling[edit]

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Beware, for there be a great sea of
Concern Troll Bullshit ahead!


Defining 'fairness' and the Continuum fallacy[edit]

Way to go with assuming that any concern must be rooted in transphobia BTW, it's always a good start by assuming bad faith, but I'll bite. Heres my "Concern Troll Bullshit"
This argument falls into the Continuum Fallacy, assuming that all biological advantages in sports — whether from genetics, training, or hormones — are equivalent and should be treated the same. While it's true that athletes may have natural advantages, the sex-based biological differences between men and women are substantial, particularly in terms of muscle mass, bone density, and cardiovascular capacity. These differences can't be directly compared to other genetic variations, such as those associated with intersex conditions, because they stem from sexual dimorphism, which has a profound impact on athletic performance. Treating these advantages as equivalent overlooks the complexity and significance of gendered biology in sports competition. The argument seems to suggest that, because variations exist and sport can't ever be a completely level playing field, therefore we should ignore the advantage most men have over most women physically. Ajuk (talk) 00:27, 4 May 2025 (UTC)