Kate & Holly discuss last week’s ABC Q+A episode, which included a segment on transwomen competing in women’s sport. Holly is in a very bad mood.

References

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Harper, Joanna., O’Donnell, Emma., Khorashad, Behzad Sorouri., McDermott, Hilary., & Witcomb, Gemma. ‘How does hormone transition in transgender women change body composition, muscle strength and haemoglobin? Systematic review with a focus on the implications for sport participation’, British Journal of Sports Medicine 55 (2021), pp. 865-872.

Hilton, Emma., & Lundberg, Tommy. ‘Transgender Women in the Female Category of Sport: Perspectives on Testosterone Suppression and Performance Advantage’, Sports Medicine 51 (2021), pp. 199-214.

Knox, Taryn., Anderson, Lynley., & Heather, Alison. ‘Transwomen in elite sport: scientific and ethical considerations’, Journal of Medical Ethics 45 (2019), pp. 395-403.