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Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted

  • Written by George B. Cunningham, UAA Endowed Professor of Sport Management, University of Florida
imageA California teacher takes part in a demonstration in September 2023 to support the rights of transgender people.Leonard Ortiz/Orange County Register via Getty Images

In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. These...

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