Scott Stinson: HBO series questions validity of gender testing in sport By Scott Stinson, POSTMEDIA NEWS COLUMNIST
Jan. 29, 2015
http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/Scott+Stinson+series+questions+validity+gender+testing+sport/10772064/story.htmlYou're an enlightened person, yes? A supporter of equal opportunity for all regardless of race or gender, who agrees that being gay is no more a lifestyle choice than being tall, and fine with the fact that a kid can have two mommies or two daddies. OK with all that?
Good, let's proceed. (If you answered "no" to the above, maybe skip the rest. There are plenty of other things to read around here).
Now, imagine a scenario where a female athlete is said to have distinctly male characteristics. Competitors complain that's she's too fast or too strong. She's a woman, but now questions are being raised. There is talk of chromosomes and testosterone levels. She has an unfair advantage, it is argued.
Would you agree?
Welcome to the transgender athlete, the next hill on the long road to equality in sport.
