(April 12, 2012 at 5:34 am)Tiberius Wrote: Whilst I think the idea of "gender neutrality" has good intentions, I think some of the things talked about in that article would just lead to unfairness. For instance, ignoring the physical differences between male and female athletes and having them compete against one another would in most cases lead to male-dominated sports victories.
What does everyone else think? Should we ignore the genetic / physical differences between males and females in order to promote a "more equal" society, and is such a society really more equal?
I think the Swedes have it right. I mean, genetic differences in people of the same sex already make the playing field in the athletics uneven. I'm fairly certain I couldn't outrun any Olympian, male or female. Should I complain that I don't have my own category? Besides, should that come to be I have no doubt females would dominate other areas that aren't sports related.
This is exactly what the womens rights movement has been aiming towards; equality. Its a victory for democracy which is a rare thing these days.
