Transgender Inclusion In Sports:
An 8-Part Series

Part 1: Everyone Deserves Sport

The International Olympic Committee says sport is a human right - so shouldn't everyone have access to it? Learn why I care about trans inclusion in sports in the first part of this eight-part series.

Part 3: Understanding the Research

What does the science say about transgender women's performance in sports? In Part 3, I share findings from a 2022 review of all published research that demonstrates inherent advantages do not exist.

Part 5: Look to the Source of the Outrage

The uproar over trans inclusion, including in sports, is no accident. In Part 5, I explain how conservative groups intentionally leveraged trans issues for political reasons.

Part 7: An Intersectional Web of Harm

Trans exclusionary policies and rhetoric don't just hurt trans girls and women - they hurt ALL girls and women. But some are harmed more than others. Learn about how cis and intersex girls and women, especially those with marginalized racial identities, are hurt by anti-trans policies and stereotypes.

Part 2: Are Sports Fair?

Arguments in favor of banning trans women from sports often center on fairness - but are sports even fair to begin with? Read more about advantages and disadvantages in sports in Part 2.

Part 4: The Social Construction of Gender

Why do so many people - including those who are otherwise supportive of trans inclusion - seem to unquestionably accept the premise that trans women have an advantage in sports? In Part 4, learn about how ingrained beliefs about gender make it hard to challenge the narrative.

Part 6: Listen to Their Voices

When considering policies regarding trans inclusion in sports, we should always consider those who such policies directly impact: trans athletes. Read the words of trans athletes themselves in the stories linked in Part 6 of the series.

Part 8: Sport Saves Lives

In the conclusion of the series, I focus on the most compelling reason to support trans inclusion in sports: research shows that trans inclusive policies lead to better educational and mental health outcomes for trans youth.