Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment ^55.9%

The Conversation - By Megan Gandy - 7/1/2026, 5:16 PM

Negativity Bias 35.2% - Hasty Generalization 20.1% - Anecdotal 19.5%

Youth sports have a significant impact on the development of all children. Sports provide children opportunities to build their social skills and confidence, as well as improve their sense of belonging and physical fitness. What happens to these spaces when adults are given permission to inspect a child’s body to determine their gender?... more