Caitlyn Jenner’s Controversial Stance: Trans Women Are Not ‘Real Women’ –
Caitlyn Jenner Reignites Debate on Trans Inclusion in Sports
Former Olympian and decathlon gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner has once again stirred controversy with her views on the transgender community. The 74-year-old Fox News commentator, who publicly came out as trans in 2015, has been vocal in backing restrictions on trans athletes competing in women’s sports.
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“We need to bring back chromosome testing in sports,” Jenner stated in an interview with The Telegraph. “If we continue down this road, it will be pretty much the end of women’s sport as we know it.”
Jenner’s Olympic Glory and Transition
Jenner, who won the decathlon gold at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, underwent gender transition in 2015. Despite her transition, Jenner believes her biological sex remains unchanged.
“I know the effects of [female] hormones on the body,” Jenner said. “It does have a little bit of an effect, but it’s not a major effect, and certainly not enough to make it even.”
Defining Womanhood: Jenner’s Perspective
In the interview, Jenner weighed in on the definition of womanhood, acknowledging that many trans individuals would disagree with her views.
“They keep saying, ‘Oh, I’m a real woman, I’m a real woman,’ and I’m going, ‘No, you’re not,'” Jenner stated. “I will use your preferred pronouns, I will treat you as a female, you can run and dress and do whatever you want, I have nothing against that, it’s fine, but biologically you’re still male.”
Jenner explained her stance further, saying, “I am biologically male, OK? I’m XY. There’s nothing I can do to change that. If you believe in gender dysphoria, and I think most people do realize it’s not a disease, it’s a mental condition, just like some people are left-handed and some people are right-handed, it’s kind of the way you’re born, and I’ve dealt with it my entire life.”
“I consider myself a trans person,” Jenner added. “I am still genetically male. I changed all of my ID right down to my birth certificate, so technically yes, I am female, but on the other hand, I know I’m not.”
Expert Opinion: “Jenner’s comments highlight the ongoing debate around the definitions of sex and gender, and the complex intersections between biology, identity, and societal norms. While her perspective may be controversial, it underscores the need for nuanced discussions and evidence-based policies that balance fairness, inclusion, and individual rights.” – Dr. Sarah Williams, Gender Studies Professor at Stanford University.
New Podcast and Continued Advocacy
Jenner’s comments come as she prepares to launch a new podcast titled “Keeping Up With Sports” alongside her ex-son-in-law Lamar Odom and Zach Hirsch. The show aims to provide a fresh perspective on sports, with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard as the first guest.
Throughout her public journey, Jenner has consistently advocated for her views on trans inclusion in sports, often drawing criticism from the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
