The International Olympic Committee (IOC) released guidelines encouraging individuals involved in the Olympics to use trans-inclusive language and avoid terms like 'biologically male' or 'biologically female' to ensure gender-equal and fair representation for all athletes.
Labels such as 'biologically male' or 'biologically female' are criticized for unfairly differentiating trans people from cisgender athletes without conclusive evidence, and the IOC warns that such terms can be dehumanizing and inaccurate when directed at trans participants.
The IOC emphasizes that a person's sex category is not solely determined by genetics and highlights that aspects of biology can change through gender-affirming care, urging the use of language that respects and acknowledges individuals' gender identities.
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