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transgender athlete inclusion

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Transgender athletes’ rights was opposed by those who viewed female athletes as undeserving, study finds

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Opponents of transgender athletes’ rights are associated with beliefs about women’s physical appearance, negative attitudes toward female athletes, and homophobic views.

The study utilized data from the National Sports and Society Survey (NSASS), conducted between 2018 and 2019 .

The researchers were motivated to conducted the new study by the growing public debate over transgender rights in sports.

Those who disagreed with statements like “Women’s sports deserve the same amount of media coverage” were significantly less likely to support transgender athletes’ rights.

Adherence to traditional standards of femininity, such as prioritizing thinness and attractiveness, was a strong predictor.

Negative attitudes toward homosexuality were another powerful predictor of opposition to transgender athlete inclusion.

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