Trans highschool athletes should be allowed to compete according to their gender identity
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After 1 vote and with 3 points ahead, the winner is...
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- Open
I will argue that trans students should be allowed to compete as the gender they identify with. Con will argue that they should not be allowed to.
Trans students in this context refers to students who identify with the gender opposite their biological sex. This will include students at all stages of transition.
High school here will refer to grades 8-12.
Pro starts off mentioning that trans athletes should be allowed to compete according to their gender identity.
Pro mentions that the costs are cheaper and states that students would have overall better mental health.
Con counters by pointing out the likelihood of abuse and mentioning the genetic advantages biological males have over females.
Arguments are almost equal, but Con's reasoning is stronger. So, this gives him the point for arguments.
If this had been an on-balance, I would have awarded the point to Pro for using sources. Since the BOP is not specified, this means the BOP is on Pro. So I'll leave sources as a tie.
Fast forward to the time of future-history where being trans helps your application into College and people knows it.