ERIC Number: EJ1324186
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-8655
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Fair Play: Transgender Athletes and Their Opponents on (and off) the Field
Román, Michelle
Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, v94 n6 p237-246 2021
The current debate swirling around the inclusion of transgender individuals in sports is a complex and nuanced issue. This article reflects on how athletic organizations have historically dealt with this dilemma, as well as covers key legal battles that have surfaced in recent years in secondary schools and universities across America. With the "Save Women's Sports" movement gaining traction across the country, current legislative measures will be analyzed in light of Title IX, and main arguments on both sides of the debate will be explored. Finally, suggestions for moving toward reasonable policies that protect the rights of both cisgender and transgender individuals will be discussed.
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Sexual Identity, Athletes, Secondary School Students, Educational Legislation, Sex Fairness, Federal Legislation, Gender Discrimination, Females, Guidelines, Court Litigation, Womens Athletics, Higher Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Connecticut; United States; Idaho
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Title IX Education Amendments 1972
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