11 Completely Messed Up Facts About Sex Testing In Sports That Will Make You Go, "Why Are We Still Doing This?"
BuzzFeedMonday, June 9, 2025 at 11:58:40 AM
This eye-opening article digs into the disturbing history of sex testing in sports, revealing practices like the humiliating "nude parades" female athletes endured in the 1960s to "prove" their gender. It highlights how outdated, invasive, and often cruel these methods have been—and questions why such dehumanizing policies persist in modern athletics.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about sports—it’s about how institutions have policed women’s bodies for decades under the guise of fairness. The piece forces us to confront why we still tolerate systems that prioritize scrutiny over dignity, especially when they’re rooted in pseudoscience and bias. It’s a stark reminder that progress in gender equity isn’t just about participation; it’s about dismantling harmful traditions.
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