"While recorded depictions of sex-segregated sports date as far back as Ancient Greece, women were seldom allowed to play sports in the 19th century because of misogynistic perceptions of them as inherently weak and helpless, according to Goal Five. Eventually, upper-class women were allowed to play tennis and golf at local country clubs and, by the turn of the century, women gradually fought for their right to compete."
"Thus, sex-segregation became the norm in the sporting world and has since persisted partly due to tradition, but also to allow opportunities for both female and male athletes. Not because of "biological" advantages, but because of issues such as the gender pay gap. Sex-segregated categories are also not innate. Many argue the practice is increasingly untenable, according to The Society Pages, and leads to further misogyny over who can and can't compete in the women's category, such as the controversy over Caster Semenya,"
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding two cases that could determine the legality of laws banning trans students from sporting events. Laws in Idaho and West Virginia used claims about physical ability to justify bans. Sex-segregation in sport has roots in misogynistic perceptions of women dating to the 19th century and earlier. Women were largely excluded from sport, later gaining limited access to activities like tennis and golf. Women's-only categories emerged amid complaints of intruding on male spaces. Sex-segregation has persisted due to tradition and structural issues like the gender pay gap, not consistent biological advantages. The practice is increasingly seen as untenable and can exacerbate misogyny and exclusion.
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