New ‘Conversation’ piece out explaining why the new IOC policy is harming, not protecting, women

I have always considered outreach and public engagement an essential part of my work as an academic.

Even if it doesn’t earn brownie points for promotion, I think it is important that we, as academics, carve out time to communicate what matters most about our work to the wider public.
In times of post-truth, post-expertise, and post-evidence, we need to stay anchored to the values we believe are important.

Now for this piece published in theCONVERSATION I have to thank my great colleagues Marcus Mazzucco and Sarah Teetzel for leading.

For me, the take-home message is simple: alarm bells should ring whenever someone says they want to “protect you.” Even if you don’t agree with our position on the new IOC policy, those alarm bells are still there in plain sight.

Thanks for reading!

https://theconversation.com/the-return-of-sex-testing-in-sport-risks-harming-women-athletes-rather-than-protecting-them-279074

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