Title: Majority of Californians Oppose Biological Male Athletes in Women’s Sports: Survey Finds
A recent bipartisan survey by the Public Policy Institute of California reveals that a significant majority of Californians oppose the participation of biological male trans athletes in women’s sports. In particular, over 70% of parents with children in schools support requiring transgender athletes to compete on teams that align with the sex assigned at birth. Overall, 65% of adults and 64% of likely voters back this stance.
Governor Gavin Newsom acknowledged the controversy during a podcast, labeling trans participation in girls’ sports as "deeply unfair," yet he defended it for empathetic reasons toward the transgender community. California, one of the first states to defy former President Trump’s directives against this participation, continues to uphold laws that allow athletes to compete based on their gender identity.
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) enforces regulations aligned with state law, which allows students to engage in activities consistent with their gender identity, regardless of the sex recorded at birth. This policy is rooted in the 2014 law AB 1266, juxtaposed with California Code regulations that define gender broadly based on identity and behavior.
Recent legislative efforts to amend these policies were quashed by the Democratic majority in the state assembly, maintaining the current framework. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has cautioned Newsom regarding potential violations of Title IX should California schools continue to prioritize gender identity over biological sex in sports.
With growing opposition, advocates for female athletes are voicing concerns, asserting that the current policies undermine fair competition in women’s sports. As this debate evolves, it continues to stir strong emotions on both sides in California and beyond.
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