Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympian athlete, has recently voiced her support for a ban on transgender women participating in sports teams in New York. The decision to ban the order was made by Attorney General Letitia James. It applies to county-owned facilities.
Ban Impacts 100+ Sports Facilities
Banning trans youth from playing sports with their friends is unfair, wrong, and does nothing to help girls' sports. Media reporting on this must note that Caitlyn Jenner has a history of anti-trans rhetoric, and also a history competing in women's sports. (links below) pic.twitter.com/mQZaIw9Suu
— GLAAD (@glaad) March 18, 2024
This ban, which impacts more than 100 sports facilities in the Long Island suburbs of New York City, is reportedly the first of its kind nationwide. During a statement with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, transphobic former Olympian athlete Jenner stressed the importance of upholding fairness in women’s sports.
Jenner Against Trans Athletes
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Since coming out as transgender in 2015, Caitlyn Jenner has expressed transphobic concerns about the negative impacts of allowing transgender athletes to compete against women. The former Olympian athlete has called for measures to prevent any consequences from arising.
Jenner Met with Criticism from the LGBT Community
Fox News put contributor Caitlyn Jenner on air last week for the first time in seven months. In the time since she last appeared they've run at least 338 weekday segments on trans people, 141 segments on trans athletes, and 22 appearances by Riley Gaines. pic.twitter.com/z4oHcTXBR2
— Ari Drennen (@AriDrennen) March 18, 2024
Regardless of her stance, Jenner’s position has been met with criticism from the LGBT Network, an advocacy group based in Long Island. They have labeled her remarks as contradictory and harmful to the LGBTQ community, given her experiences as a transgender woman.
Notwithstanding facing controversy over her views on this issue, Jenner remains a figure with a background spanning athletics and media. Formerly known as Bruce Jenner, she gained fame as a decathlete champion. She has since pursued various endeavors, in television, film, writing and business.
In 2015, when Jenner publicly revealed her identity as a transgender woman, it was a moment for the visibility of the transgender community. In spite of her support for transgender rights, some individuals within the LGBTQ+ community have criticized her stance on matters.
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