What Gender Means for Sports and Society with Colin Wright

Aug 30, 2024
Join me, Rav Arora, as I dive deep into the complex world of sex and gender policy. In this episode, I sit down with evolutionary biologist Colin Wright to explore how definitions of sex and gender are influencing modern legislation. We discuss the controversy surrounding transgender athletes, the challenges of maintaining fairness in sports, and the broader implications of redefining gender in society. Tune in for an insightful conversation that goes beyond the headlines and delves into the real impact of these debates on our laws and lives.

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:32 Gender and Sex in Sports
03:28 Influencing Policy on Sex and Gender
08:05 Adverse Reactions to the COVID-19 Vaccine
19:34 Importance of Getting Checked
25:41 Lack of Open Discussion and Debate
37:08 Controversy Surrounding Transgender Athletes
43:40 Propaganda and Misinformation
46:37 Understanding Intersex Conditions
53:57 Lack of Good Articles on the Topic
01:00:09 Defining Male and Female
01:03:28 Exceptions to the Binary Definition
01:08:08 Implications of Redefining Gender

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEui-ZbHZfM