Bodily scrutiny in youth sports harms all children
TL;DR
The article argues that allowing bodily surveillance to police children’s bodies in youth sports harms all children, not just transgender athletes. It contends that banning transgender girls from sports normalizes invasive scrutiny, increases harassment, and can undermine development, while LGBTQ+-inclusive, supportive sports environments improve mental health, belonging, and academic outcomes for all students.
Topics:nationpolitics-society#bodily-surveillance#education-policy#lgbtq#politics-society#transgender#youth-sports
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