The Pros And Cons Of Transgender In Sports

In early Islamic culture, a transgender woman called a mukhannathun, a woman who had been born a male but with natural femininity, was accepted and allowed to have relations with men or women. The mukhannathum held an important position in society, associated with music and entertainment, and are stated in the Qur’an as companions of women. They were companions of Prophet Muhammad and his wives, and close enough to accompany them in their homes. However, this is significant as a woman’s chamber is known to be a holy place for Muslims, and is forbidden to strangers and most unrelated men.
As another example, during the 20th century in India, transsexuals were called Hijras. Hijra is the term used to describe cross dressers and transgender women. …show more content…
However, it is one of the most controversial topics and angers the public. In order for a transgendered woman to compete in sports, they must have had gender reassignment surgery, legal recognition of their assigned gender, and they must have at least two years of hormone therapy. Nevertheless, transgendered women face oppositions as people believe they have an advantage, compared to other natural born women, making it unfair as men build muscle, faster than women. Many people believe that transgendered woman have those advantages, and is it unfair, compared to a natural woman’s physical structure. To many female athletes, playing against transgender woman is …show more content…
They often face discrimination and have higher rates of poverty. On the other hand, around the world, culture dictates, at a very young age, how boys and girls are supposed to act, feel and respond to certain situations. The history of transgender people is widespread and fascinating. Over the millennia the transgendered and transsexual individuals were considered magical, had close relationships with the gods they worshipped, and thought of as having extraordinary power. During the last 200 years, western culture condemned them of being immoral. However, in the 21st century, they are recognized as normal people with their own identities. Overall, the transgender community endured oppression in countless forms, in modern times, and throughout history. While transgender oppression can be seen during the development throughout history, in childhood and adolescence, in our society and other cultures, and transgender lives in the media, it is evident that the transgender community has a place in the history of nearly every culture on our planet. The transgender community is oppressed in many ways. Nevertheless, as our society continues to evolve, our opinions towards the transgender community will change for the