Recent years have seen gender-diverse inclusivity come a long way in AFL policy, however people in similar situations to Zee's are still falling through the cracks.
"It all comes down to the level of testosterone in the body and the amount that's being administered, particularly in a female competition, and whether that's above the normal range of what's been allowed."Mr Kirkham said the conversation was one that was rapidly evolving. It is possible policies around hormone administration may change in the future.
Albany's Roller Derby League team has taken active steps to make sure gender-diverse people feel included in the community. "We have a lot of players in our club that express their gender differently … because they found their space where they can be comfortable in their own body, which is really powerful."
Sports is segregated by sex not gender. Especially with contact sports there needs to be a separate women's division for females only. Why don't you make the men's comp open to women like we already do in field hockey?
Who cares, it's for the greater good
OMG, even the dog is allowed to play 😬 I blame the patriarchy, white male privilege, racism, rugby league and of course - the Murdoch’s 👍
There just isn’t any such thing as gender diverse people. We live in binary biological sex world where each sex has glorious and wonderful differences and responsibilities we should celebrate. The sooner we wake up and move on from this social contagion the better.
Has the ABC become obsessed with racial and gender Issues
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Build a massive fence and put them in it. Then can play with their own
Just like society pays little attention to ants
if they born a male or female then play with that gender
just don't be a freakish weirdo
Gender diverse people should just get on with their lives rather than expect the world to change for them. There is male and female. If you choose to live otherwise that’s your choice and no one else’s fault. Sick of the cry wolf !
Good
START YOUR OWN LEAGUE!!! EASY......
Start their own sports up. The women had too
Does anyone at the ABC even know what a “woman” is?
It's the same for everyone dear. Men can't compete in girls soccer. It's not about discrimination.
There are only two genders.
If society accepts gender diverse generally then there probably needs to be male, female and gender diverse sporting teams and categories although a compromise from gender diverse people might be to agree to focus on certain sports as it won't be viable across all sports.
Gender diverse people should always have the option of playing in men's teams as there's no really physical advantage although some of my female friends might speculate there's an advantage in men's sport if there's a more female intelligence combined with male physicality 😂
Enough of this wake nonsense … it’s time for the ABC to pull their heads in
It also sidelines those who are physically, medically or mentally challenged. They find other activities. Write articles about them as well.
They can play in the team of their biological sex - like everyone one else does.
No one is buying the whinge-fest any more. Everyone can play sport according to their sex category or find a mixed sex team. Get over it and get on with it.
They can compete against the sex that the were born
Piss off
Yawn. Everyone can play in the category for their actual sex. Which is safe and fair. Gender identity is irrelevant, because sports are played with bodies.
This is so boring 😴
Does Asha have daughters?
Not everyone can play sport that's just life
No one is stopping them playing sport in teams of their biological sex. If they refuse to do so, that’s their problem.
Remember, it's a choice to be gender diverse and personal choices have consequences. Deal with it.
Ahahahahaa
When are we going to have gender parity when we no longer have males and females and in betweens? No morhers or fathers, brothers, sisters, aunt, aunties, grandads and grandmas? Just moozoobooowooowoo
No such thing. Male or female. That's it.
I'm Napoleon and the French army won't let me enlist. Even as a private! It really sucks.
Choice is an obstacle we have endured for years. Sometimes you just can't have everything you want all the time..
Cis men come in all different sizes and the small ones get to spend their lives being shat on by everybody. Welcome to the club.
Have you got nothing better to do with your time ABC?
He can always train his dog for agility. Men and women can compete equally with their dogs. Or learn showjumping. Curling. Bridge.
Indulging mental illness isn't doing anyone any favours.
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