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Gender verification in sport: the need for change?

M A Ferguson-Smith1, E A Ferris

  • 1University of Cambridge, UK.

British Journal of Sports Medicine
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Most female athletes unjustly fail gender verification tests. A new code of practice is proposed to prevent unfair disqualification and ensure fair play in sports.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Genetics
  • Ethics in Sports

Background:

  • Gender verification in sports aims to ensure fair competition.
  • Current testing methods may lead to unjust exclusion of eligible female athletes.
  • The prevalence of unfair disqualifications in sportswomen is a significant concern.

Observation:

  • An estimated 1 in 504 sportswomen face unjust failure in gender verification.
  • Existing protocols lack sufficient clinical validation for equitable application.
  • The consequences of unfair disqualification impact athletes' careers and well-being.

Findings:

  • A substantial proportion of sportswomen are unfairly disqualified through current gender verification procedures.
  • The proposed code of practice offers a method to mitigate unjust outcomes.
  • Clinical examination is suggested as a more acceptable future standard.

Implications:

  • Implementing a revised code of practice can enhance fairness and inclusivity in sports.
  • Reducing unjust disqualifications protects athletes' rights and promotes gender equity.
  • Further research into equitable and scientifically sound gender verification methods is warranted.

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