Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

No it ruins sports, goes against human biology, endangers women, takes away opportunities for women to be represented.

Yes, I’m a open category allowed to any gender. Male and female categories should remain consistent in their application to those born with that biological sex.

Sure, but as the sex on their birth certificate. Not the sex they identify as. Born male, compete against males. Born female, compete against females.

again, two answers for yes and 3 answers for no. this should be equal options for both sides of the argument. - suggested stance: yes, if their hormones are equivilent, and, fund for a third option that is sports for trans teams ie extracurricular.

I believe that there should be size/weight/strength categories instead of gender which would be more equitable.

This is not an issue that impacts anyone federally, and is an issue with the policy formed by the company that runs the sport.

In youth settings i think it is ok for transgender athletes to compete with other genders, however as soon as it become a matter of competition it can become unfair in certain sports or competitions to compete with other genders so overall no they should not.

Revaluating how sports leagues or divisions are created to be based on aggregate performance instead of gender

More scientific understanding of trans athleticism must be gained before these actions can be taken.

Yes, if it doesn’t have an unfair advantage, I’d also support an open category to compete or the option to compete under your gender of birth

Yes as long as their weight and muscle mass are the equivalent to everyone in the category theyre in

It is not the government's jurisdiction to decide who plays games a certain way, and this is also not a real issue.

Yes, if their hormone levels are equivalent, however, that's not the only definitive view. It's complex at best, the best athletes who perform where their gender matches their sex have different hormonal levels.

Maybe have an any/all entry category in which anyone that is comfortable entering that category could compete in. I just don't like isolating a specific group of people. If given a category of any/all it would at least be an inclusive option for anyone. I am transgender and I quit sports. It would be nice to be included in anything where my gender isn't the focus. I would pick any/all option personally over male - female options.

no because for ex males are still males so it would be unfair for male to play on a women's team its a disadvantage.

No it is very unfair to Women who train and work hard every day to be athletes and lose to men who are twice their size and weight

I think competitions shouldn't be separated by gender or hormone level, but some other metric related to performance.

It is not fair for biological women so no. They should have their own categories. But sure for people who transitioned from female to male since they do not have the same unfair advantage.

No, athletes should not be competing in categories based on gender; it should be based on size and weight class.

Yes, and athletes should be able to compete with each other regardless of their gender or sex, and more sports should allow for and encourage mixed gender competition

They should look into other ways to categorize athletes besides gender/sex if in the eyes of those they decide, gender and sex entail a set of specific differences. Perhaps weight class, hormones etc. Should be individually considered outside of gender and sex as these physical differences exists and vary amongst these categories regardless, so to limit someone if they’re transgender based on that principle wouldn’t be entirely preventing biological difference

If your born a guy you only compete against guys if your a girl you probably wouldn't even try and compete against the guys we are not the same guys are just naturally alot stronger

No, there should be a different category for transgender individuals.

They should have separate categories

They should compete against other transgender athletes undergoing the same transition

Transgender athletes should be allowed but they would be at a advantage/disadvantage depending on the sport. I want them to be able but also don't because of some advantages/disadvantages from their anatomy.

Yes, but they should be encouraged to take medication and drugs that help their hormone levels match those in the gender category they compete in.

If women who are transitioning into man want to compete that is fine but man transitioning into a women should not be allowed to as they have a physiological advantage

Yes, and science should be reconstructed based around men and women's biological capabilities in order to more accurately inform sports on how to separate athletes based on ability capacity. As we continue research on gender and sexuality, it is becoming more apparent that historical research that created our "facts" around these subjects has been significantly biased in order to serve those in positions of power, further segregating and categorizing individuals to a false dichotomy.

HUGELY COMPLICATED ISSUE. as long as theres male or female teams instead of co-ed teams this should be based on a persons biological sex determined by their genetics. Either that or there will have to be additional trans male and trans female teams to level the playing field so to speak

tbh idk even if they take hormones i’m sure they still have some biological advantages mainly ftm

A new class division should be opened for trans women and trans men

Create a separate division for transgender.

Transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete with members of their identified gender. It is unfortunate but there are vast differences in the physiology of biological men and women that would potentially give transgenders an advantage or disadvantage.

Yes, but only in a separate category for transgender athletes

They should make a new category

unilateral treatment in this question is problematic. The benefit of M to F is far greater than M to F

Yes and remove gender as a segregation factor for sports

Transgendered leagues should be created.

They should have their own category: Men, Women, Trans.

Yes, Athletic Events should now be reorganized by skill level rather than gender or sex.

They would have to be kept to pass certain guidelines

Yes, but they would compete against other transgender athletes only

Yes, And create MTF and FTM Catagories

I think transgender athletes who had transition prior to puberty should be able to compete against the gender they identify as.

should be a third group for transgender people

they should only be allowed to compete in the gender category they were born into

yes, but only in the case of a biological female transitioning and competing in male categories, not the other way around

professional sports are chock full of athletes who already have a genetic advantage. The best swimmer in the world has the best genetics for swimming in the first place, that gap cannot be bridged with training no matter what. I believe sports should not be segregated in the first place.

No, We should create a new way to categorize sports, instead of male and female we should base it on hormones, or capability

no, because the issue here is not independent gender identification, but the issue is genetic characteristics that may arise in athletes

Let individual sports commissions decide (they have actual performance metrics and testing available to them that aren't available to policymakers, and this isn't something that will be helped by blanket policies.) Ex. I don't think it would matter that much for darts. Give the commissions authority.

Yes, but only for transgender males. Transgender females have too much of an advantage over others in their categories.

I think these decisions should be researched by medical professionals to assess the fairest competition for all

Athletes should compete against athletes who have the same sex biologically because of hormone levels, etc. Instead, looking into making sports team designed for those who are transgenderd would be a good idea.

Yes, but sex based divisions are an over simplification of what differentiates athletic potentials and this system for division should be reconsidered.

I do not care, if someone wants to play sports, let them play. if the loss of a soccer game ruins your life to the point you wont except someone for who they are then thats your own problem.

In a setting which athletes are competing in a large scale, no. For non-profit things such as after school programs, should be up to each program.

Yes in the grade school, college and non professional levels. Professional sports bodies should have the right to set their own informed guidelines.

No, i would say although drugs affect the hormonal systems of transgender athletes, it would still give other athletes at some disadvantage as they still retain some or even most athleticism after transition

Yes in amateur and in school events. Prrofessional sports should be able to create their own regulations.

Needs another solution to categorize individuals or more scientific data. Needs a solution that may need to fit the needs of the sport and the individual

All should compete in their own league or the men's/co-ed leagues

Separate events and leagues for trans atheletes

government Should create their own competition section like men and women.

Not for Canada to decide.

Yes, but as a separate gender, only against other transgender athletes.

Yes, make regular athletic events for ANYONE that is able to compete base on skill, but athletic events that are for women should be exclusively for biological women due to biology and hormone levels

Have a trans Olympics and trans leagues but its unfair to the people who haven't taken hormones or transitioned when male body builder transitioned she immediately broke every record she attempted and this isn't and isolated event same goes with track runners and everything else

Trans athletes can have their own athletic events.

Depends on the specific sport. For most yes they should be allowed to compete if hormone levels, etc are measured on par for 2-3 yrs consistent

Trans-man (woman to man) should be allowed to compete, but trans-women should depend based on hormone levels because men have higher levels of hormones and different chemicals that make them stronger.

Not informed enough to make an honest decision.

not qualified enough to answer

Birth gender determines which events they compete in, not alternative gender

Yes, but have them compete against other transgender athletes in their own athletic events.

They compete in their own category.

Yes, but ensure transgender athletes provide acknowledgment of their transgender status.

Transgenders should have their own athletic league

They should compete against other trans people

In a transgender division

Yes, in their own category ("transgender"), separate from men and women

Add 2 more groups. Male to female, and female to male athletes.

Yes but only against other transgendered persons

They should have their own category to compete in

No, but they should be allowed to compete in separate categories

Yes, provided there is a category created for Transgender athletes as there are for Males and Females

it should be up to the teams to decide

Yes, it is none of the governments business.

just let the drug Olimpix i wanna see people juiced out of their mind doing dead lifts

This is complicated because if a trans woman who is 6+ feet tall competing against a cis woman who is 5 feet tall, the leg difference puts the cis woman at a disadvantage.

this is too complicated a question to be answered here

They should only be allowed to compete in the same gender class as their birth gender

this topic is to complicated to answer in a test like this

The issue should be left up to the sports clubs running the events and shouldn't be a political issue.

They should be allowed to compete in an open no gendered category

There should be a separate category called “open,” wherein transgender (and non transgender) athletes can compete. Otherwise trans women have certain biological advantages when competing exclusively with non trans women

Trans men should be allowed, trans women should not unless they transition prior to puberty and presently have similar hormone levels.

Yes, but not in any events that are male-only or female-only (i.e transgender athletes should compete in mixed-sex or transgender-specific sporting events only,)