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Anonymous
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APS is apparently working on a Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Student Policy and PIP on a timeline to approve by June, i.e., a couple months from now. See https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Transgender-Gender-Nonconforming-Student-Policy-and-Policy-Implementation-Procedures.pdf
The last link isn't live but appears to be something submitted by a group called Arlington Gender Identity Allies. Does anyone know more about this? Based on the model policy that does have a live link, transgender students would be allowed to compete on sports team of the gender they identify with, an approach inconsistent with the NCAA's policy and the policy of several states. That alone should not be adopted without significant community engagement and input. |
Anonymous
I can’t get on board with the sports thing. |
Anonymous
| Fine by me. |
Anonymous
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There was a public school board work session on this last month. It isn't being done in private.
I think it's great that APS is getting out in front on this. |
Anonymous
Agreed. It's not fair to athletes born with XX chromosomes to be competing against those with XY. |
Anonymous
+1. That's the end of women sports. Is that what we want? |
Anonymous
I’d agree with this if I had faith that they would protect girls rights to privacy and to compete on a level playing field in sports. I suspect that won’t happen. |
Anonymous
+1. It’s also been referenced in multiple school board meetings over the past year. It’s not a surprise to anyone paying attention. |
Anonymous
Is it inconsistent with Virginia’s policy? That’s the only state that matters here. As for NCAA eligibility, those policies are well known and student athletes can make decisions on competition and treatment accordingly, but they’re not binding on high schools. |
Anonymous
Not trolling but serious question- how is this the end to women’s sports? What % of high school students openly identify as transgender? 0.005%? I made that stat up but I see no problem with kids being on teams of the gender they identify with. |
Anonymous
Yeah, but that 0.005% are going to win 100% of the time. |
Anonymous
CT allows transgender boys to race on the girls team. Two boys took 1st and 2nd place in the state championships. That means two girls did not get to advance to the regional competition because these boys placed at the top. Those girls miss out on being seen by college scouts at the regional championships. The girls are losing out on opportunities. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/06/13/transgender-track-athletes-win-connecticut-state-championship-debate-ensues/ |
Anonymous
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The cogent response is that trans students make cup such a small portion of the overall population, and then an even smaller number who will compete in sports, that there are not enough people to signal the end of women's sports.
And in spite of the idea that trans is trendy and more or more kids are doing it...no. The same percentage as always theorized exists, they are just no longer hiding, so it seems like it is becoming trendy. But do not confuse visibility with increasing numbers. |
Anonymous
Not only that. Today's 0.005% will become 1% in some years, getting all the scholarships and the attention and the medals. And then someone will say "In hindsight this wasn't fair." |
Anonymous
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Okay. SO there are 157 million women in the US. There are approximately 1 million trans people in the US, so that includes ALL trans people, not just female to male. But let's say that all 1 Million of those are male to female.
Your argument is that at MOST .06 % of a group of potential athletes will destroy the chances of a much larger pool of potential athletes? Do you really think this is rational? Maybe it won;t always be fair, and that is another discussion. But please Let's not be hyperbolic about "destroying women's athletics." |