What’s appropriate sex testing for an athletic competition?
Thomas Breslin
architect | West Philadelphia
“Chromosomal testing, which may not answer all the questions but we don’t have a definitive test that can. A chromosomal test wouldn’t be invasive like psychological testing. And I don’t think a person’s psychological make-up would give them an unfair advantage in an athletic competition.”
Thomas Breslin
architect | West Philadelphia
“Chromosomal testing, which may not answer all the questions but we don’t have a definitive test that can. A chromosomal test wouldn’t be invasive like psychological testing. And I don’t think a person’s psychological make-up would give them an unfair advantage in an athletic competition.”
Cata Delaluna
student | Washington Square West
“I think testing is bullshit and inappropriate. We should accept anyone for who they are and how they’re presenting. Calls for sex testing are based on sociological constructs and stereotyping of sex and gender.”
Kiddada Lewis
sales representative | Southwest Philadelphia
“There shouldn’t be any testing. That’s too intrusive. If family and friends vouch for the athlete’s sex, that should be enough. And I don’t like when people of color are singled out for the testing. Marginalized people tend to get picked on in society.”
Benjamin Rulnick
architect | Bella Vista
“A simple blood test. If the athlete doesn’t wish to adhere to the results, he or she should be permitted to compete in a third competition, for men and women, regardless of gender identity. That third option would be ideal for an athlete who doesn’t want to go through a blood test.”
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