Olympics Changes Rules on Transgender Athletes - Women Lose

All of my daughters are athletes. It isn't always easy when my daughter's varsity basketball team plays after the boys, and the once full gym empties as the girls start their game. It is heart breaking, but they understand. Women are by nature not as athletic as men and so, for many, not as exciting to watch. But sport is still important for young women everywhere. My girls continue to learn valuable life lessons from pushing themselves physically and working together with other girls toward a common goal.A headline I read yesterday may signal the end of women's sports. The Olympic Committee has changed the rules on transgender athletes. Previously, an athlete had to undergo sex reassignment surgery to participate in the games. I suppose the rule was there to ensure an athlete's commitment to their chosen "gender." Now men only need to declare themselves a female, have low testosterone levels for one year and they can compete as a woman.  Continue reading at Creative Minority Report>>
Source: Mary Meets Dolly - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: blogs