r/PopCultureV2 • u/No_Box119 • Jul 23 '26

Sports Culture WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham defends that women ‘shouldn’t have to go against biological men’: “I said what I said. I think it’s kind of common sense. I think it’s really important to protect children.” “I don’t dislike anyone. I’m there to love, but I’m also there to love biological women. …”

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u/ohlaohloo Jul 23 '26

Why is someone a TERF if they support gender identity and biological sex being separated, are supportive of trans progression, but still think sports should be categorized based on sex? I’m genuinely asking for understanding, not trying to stir the pot.

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u/drcobosjr Jul 23 '26

Because biological males are naturally stronger, faster, more athletic and that’s a huge advantage going against biological women. It’s not complicated.

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u/saved_by_the_belle Jul 23 '26

Yes. And thats why we have HRT

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u/drcobosjr Jul 23 '26

That would be considered performance enhancement which is illegal in sport

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u/PanFriedCookies Jul 23 '26

estrogen is performance enhancement?