If it wasnât for the vast amount of misinformation on the internet, I wouldnât have to write this. For the record, Imane Khelif is not transgender - you cannot transition in Algeria. She was born a woman and remains a woman.
Why are people calling her a transman?
Because of their lack of understanding and the sheer propoganda and homophobia online. Her issue is similar to Caster Semenya's, which is naturally occurring testosterone in excess of the range deemed acceptable.
As Sarayu Pani put it, itâs a complicated issue in women's sport (the rules have gone back and forth) and there are no easy or universal answers but using it to peg your anti trans views on is just laughable bigotry.
To add a few more facts before the internet goes off on this post,
1. The Algerian understanding is that Imane has is hyperandrogenism, what causes heightened testosterone levels. Imane is not gay, nor trans, but born as a woman with high testosterone and her current appearance.
2. Imane lost 9 fights and had 4 draws out of 50 during years, so there are women who can win against Imane.
Michael Phelps had wild arms that gave him an advantage. He's considered the greatest of all time. Men are allowed to be biologically gifted, and women are, in turn, called men.
So before you go on showcasing your version of âfeminismâ and âgender equalityâ, do a simple fact check. Youâll be surprised to find out how the media can tarnish information.
#olympics #gender #misinformation #equalitynow
Why are people calling her a transman?
Because of their lack of understanding and the sheer propoganda and homophobia online. Her issue is similar to Caster Semenya's, which is naturally occurring testosterone in excess of the range deemed acceptable.
As Sarayu Pani put it, itâs a complicated issue in women's sport (the rules have gone back and forth) and there are no easy or universal answers but using it to peg your anti trans views on is just laughable bigotry.
To add a few more facts before the internet goes off on this post,
1. The Algerian understanding is that Imane has is hyperandrogenism, what causes heightened testosterone levels. Imane is not gay, nor trans, but born as a woman with high testosterone and her current appearance.
2. Imane lost 9 fights and had 4 draws out of 50 during years, so there are women who can win against Imane.
Michael Phelps had wild arms that gave him an advantage. He's considered the greatest of all time. Men are allowed to be biologically gifted, and women are, in turn, called men.
So before you go on showcasing your version of âfeminismâ and âgender equalityâ, do a simple fact check. Youâll be surprised to find out how the media can tarnish information.
#olympics #gender #misinformation #equalitynow
