Attacks on Imane Khelif prove what we've long known: Transphobia hurts cis women, too
Briefly

from Advocate.com3 months ago
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, misconceived as trans, faced criticism despite being cisgender. Clarifications by the IOC confirmed her identity, highlighting the persistence of misinformed opinions on gender in sports.
Advocate.comhttps://www.advocate.com/voices/attacks-on-imane-khelif-prove-what-we-ve-long-known-transphobia-hurts-cis-women-too
Female athletes like Miss France 2024 winner Eve Gilles endure scrutiny for not conforming to specified beauty standards, emphasizing societal challenges that extend beyond the sporting arena.
Advocate.comhttps://www.advocate.com/voices/attacks-on-imane-khelif-prove-what-we-ve-long-known-transphobia-hurts-cis-women-too
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#gender-identity #transphobia #athletics #beauty-standards
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