In 2016 the International Olympic committee ruled that transgender athletes can compete in the Olympics without undergoing sex reassignment surgery. In 2018 the International Association of Athletics Federations, track’s governing body, ruled that women who have more than 5 nano-mols per liter of testosterone in their blood—like South African sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya—must either compete against men, or take medication to reduce their natural testosterone levels. The IAAF stated that women in the five-plus category have a “difference of sexual…
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40% No |
47% Yes |
32% No |
13% Yes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
8% No, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
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Unique answers from Israel users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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As a generalisation, here's my response: Given the current state of gender reassignment surgery, my answer is "no," though I fully support transgender people and transgender rights.
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No, there should be a separate classification for transgender athletes unless testosterone or estrogen levels fall within certain parameters
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Only if they completed a full transition
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For now yes, until a different and equally fair solution is approved
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No, transgender athletes should have their own league/division.
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Eliminate gendered sport categories, opt to weight and muscle mass instead
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