Trans athlete injures girls, team forfeits. Feminism questioned
Third-Wave Feminism: A Setback for Women’s Sports
It’s undeniable that third-wave feminists have had a detrimental impact on women’s sports, pushing back the progress made by their predecessors. The early suffragettes fought for voting and property rights, while second-wave feminists like Gloria Steinem and Bella Abzug fought for equal employment, pay, and education. Their crowning achievement was Title IX, which ensured sex equality in education, including athletics.
However, the landscape has drastically changed. Women’s sporting events today are plagued by blatant discrimination, making it hard to believe that Title IX even exists. This can be attributed to third-wave feminists who prioritize equity for trans-identified males over women’s equality. They promote the idea that gender is performative and that one’s “natural sex” is transient. Figures like Judith Butler and Gloria Anzaldúa have popularized “queer theory,” leading to a battle of the sexes in high school gymnasiums across the country.
These feminists also propagate the narrative that concerns about transgender athletic participation stem from unexamined assumptions about biology and gender, rather than the clear advantages that transgender-identified males have in sports. However, the evidence of male athletic advantages and the injuries suffered by female athletes in competitions with transgender athletes cannot be ignored.
Trans-identified male player for Kipp Academy in MA injured 3 girls before half time causing Lowell Collegiate Charter School to forfeit.
A man hitting a woman used to be called domestic abuse. Now it’s called brave.
Who watches this & actually thinks this is “compassionate,… pic.twitter.com/ZLlqYH6iAs
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) February 19, 2024
Instances like these are becoming increasingly common in school sports, thanks to Education Secretary Miguel Cordona’s illegal interpretation of “sex” in Title IX to include “gender identity or expression.” This new wave of sex discrimination is far from reaching its peak.
Female athletes have suffered serious injuries at the hands of trans-identified male opponents in various sports, including volleyball, field hockey, soccer, rugby, and mixed martial arts. These injuries are just the tip of the iceberg, as media companies influenced by the trans minority often suppress such incidents.
Where is the feminist outrage? Where is the dismay from third-wave feminists about the consequences of their intersectionality and queerness ideologies?
How many more female athletes must be harmed before a new wave of feminists rises up? We need feminists who understand the moral order and natural law, and who demand equality with the same fervor as the second wave.
As modern women, we must recognize that the third wave has failed us, surrendering the hard-fought ground claimed by our grandmothers. We must trust our own observations, expose discrimination wherever it hides, and reject the chauvinism masked as “queerness” and equity. Even feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsberg acknowledged that sex is not fungible.
We must do these things not only for ourselves but also for future generations of women.
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Sarah Parshall Perry is a senior legal fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies.
The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.
How does the emphasis on inclusivity and acceptance in third-wave feminism impact the rights and well-being of biological women in sports?
E the one mentioned in the tweet above are becoming more common, with transgender-identified males competing against biological females and causing harm on the field. This raises serious concerns about fairness and safety in women’s sports.
Third-wave feminism’s emphasis on inclusivity and acceptance has seemingly overshadowed the rights and well-being of biological women in sports. By advocating for the inclusion of transgender women in women’s sports, they fail to recognize the inherent physical advantages that male-bodied individuals often possess. These advantages, such as greater muscle mass, bone density, and lung capacity, can greatly impact athletic performance and create an unlevel playing field for female athletes.
To dismiss the biological differences between males and females in sports is to deny scientific reality and ignore the years of progress that women have made in the fight for gender equality. It is also a disservice to female athletes who have worked tirelessly to excel in their respective sports, only to be overshadowed by individuals with distinct physical advantages.
In addition to the physical disparities, there are also concerns regarding the safety of female athletes competing against transgender individuals. Sports such as contact sports, where physical strength and endurance play a significant role, can be particularly risky for female athletes. Despite claims that hormone therapy reduces the advantages of male physiology, there is still insufficient evidence to support this assertion, and the potential for injury remains.
As feminists, it is crucial to advocate for the rights and empowerment of women in all aspects of society, including sports. This means recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities that women face in the realm of athletics and ensuring fair competition. It does not mean prioritizing the inclusion of transgender individuals at the expense of women’s progress.
Rather than dismissing the concerns raised by those who question the inclusion of transgender individuals in women’s sports as transphobic or discriminatory, it is important to engage in meaningful dialogue and find solutions that address the needs and rights of everyone involved. This may involve exploring alternative categories or divisions in sports that take into account the diverse range of identities and abilities.
In conclusion, it is evident that third-wave feminism has had a setback for women’s sports. By prioritizing the inclusivity of transgender individuals over the fairness and safety of female athletes, they undermine the progress made by earlier generations of feminists. It is crucial to find a balance that respects the rights and experiences of all individuals, while also upholding the integrity and achievements of women in sports.
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