Speaking of language "underwent top surgery" -- I'd phrase it as "underwent radical double mastectomy." The euphemisms for these radical surgeries help cement the idea that they are no big deal, when in fact they are a HUGE deal.
Clarendon has a website at https://www.layshiaclarendon.com/ and was a fairly important union representative when the WNBA negotiated their previous CBA collective bargaining agreement. Interestingly, THAT agreement not only failed to define "woman" at all, but also had not restricted the league to "women" undefined.
She seems a pleasant enough person, but not a warrior for any cause.
This is partly about the invisibility of women, regardless of how we "identify" - (I'd describe it as either (accurately) identifying or else misidentifying ourselves.)
The WNBA and the media overlook her because the trans cult is a men's privilege movement. When people say "transgender" they mean males, unless otherwise stated. Their own bias is also invisible to them, though, because it's simply the default in the larger culture.
An excellent read. And there are many other examples of female athletes who otherwise identify who competed in female sports without fuss. The Paris Olympics for example had a female identifying as male (Hergie Bacyadan) compete in the boxing. Not a word about this was said, even as questions were being raised over Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting and whether either was actually female and that was the same sport.
There is also Quinn, a non-binary footballer, who competes as female.
I'd also draw attention to a male footballer, Jaiyah Saelua, who identifies as Polynesian third gender Faʻafafine but is essentially a transwoman. Competed on male teams. Was even recalled to play even after medical transition. He even plays in full makeup on the field. Nobody who speaks out against men in female categories has ever had a problem with this either.
Women have made inroads into all the pro men's leagues, serving as coaches, assistant coaches, coordinators, and operational staff. The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball have no rules or by-laws preventing women, non-binary, or trans identified men and women from playing in these leagues. So why don't women play on any of the teams? Duh...
It's because females do not pose a threat in male sports.
Everybody knows that, including the women claiming to be "trans" or "nonbinary," because they never find a way to make it to the men's divisions. That applies to women like Nikki Hiltz and "Quinn," on the women's Canadian soccer team. They would never try to join the men's teams because they know they wouldn't stand a chance.
Meanwhile male athletes have no problem joining the women's teams and destroying the sports, and that's because they're men.
What I am wondering about is if there is self declared FTM player on a women's sports team that prohibits use of Testosterone, is there a Waiver given to the FTM based on the "trans" protection laws that have been created? If so, there would be unfair advantage.
No one is talking about it because we all rightly see that there's no fairness issue, no violation, when a short haired woman who cut her breasts off plays in a women's league. Her self selected labels are meaningless with regard to sex. If anything, the question should be why she wasn't playing in the men's league, she's a man, right?
Layshia can "identify" however she wants. She's still a woman. She got her breasts chopped off because she was mentally and emotionally disturbed. "Top surgery" is a grotesque euphemism for mutilation. She took a leave of absence for mental health problems -- no surprise there.
Speaking of language "underwent top surgery" -- I'd phrase it as "underwent radical double mastectomy." The euphemisms for these radical surgeries help cement the idea that they are no big deal, when in fact they are a HUGE deal.
THANKS! Perfect correction!!
So clearly written. “Language is the battlefield” is absolutely right.
Clarendon has a website at https://www.layshiaclarendon.com/ and was a fairly important union representative when the WNBA negotiated their previous CBA collective bargaining agreement. Interestingly, THAT agreement not only failed to define "woman" at all, but also had not restricted the league to "women" undefined.
She seems a pleasant enough person, but not a warrior for any cause.
Thank you for clarifying the questions....language is so important in this fight.
why is nobody talking about the black racist players that battered Cailtlin Clark?
They are, many places. But here, the topic is about the lie of trans and gender identity ideology and its implications for women and girls and boys.
This is partly about the invisibility of women, regardless of how we "identify" - (I'd describe it as either (accurately) identifying or else misidentifying ourselves.)
The WNBA and the media overlook her because the trans cult is a men's privilege movement. When people say "transgender" they mean males, unless otherwise stated. Their own bias is also invisible to them, though, because it's simply the default in the larger culture.
You and I may both define a woman as female but using the logic of trans advocates, Clarendon should not have qualified to play in the WNBA.
She does not identify as a woman. She IDs as non-binary and has used male pronouns in the past.
The WNBA says the league is only for woman.
What was she doing in the WNBA?
Another example of how this ideology makes absolutely no sense.
An excellent read. And there are many other examples of female athletes who otherwise identify who competed in female sports without fuss. The Paris Olympics for example had a female identifying as male (Hergie Bacyadan) compete in the boxing. Not a word about this was said, even as questions were being raised over Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting and whether either was actually female and that was the same sport.
There is also Quinn, a non-binary footballer, who competes as female.
I'd also draw attention to a male footballer, Jaiyah Saelua, who identifies as Polynesian third gender Faʻafafine but is essentially a transwoman. Competed on male teams. Was even recalled to play even after medical transition. He even plays in full makeup on the field. Nobody who speaks out against men in female categories has ever had a problem with this either.
Women have made inroads into all the pro men's leagues, serving as coaches, assistant coaches, coordinators, and operational staff. The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball have no rules or by-laws preventing women, non-binary, or trans identified men and women from playing in these leagues. So why don't women play on any of the teams? Duh...
Wow, this is such a COMPLICATED Issue...oh wait, it isn't...
Hi Amy, No offense taken but I’m not “nobody” & discussed the Clarendon contradiction yesterday: https://strongerwomen.substack.com/p/when-men-speak-the-wnba-listens
Exactly, it's not about the identities that female athletes claim. Who cares?
Now if they are on T, that should matter to the league (not sure if it does) as testosterone levels aren't screened for this sport--am I correct here?
There have been allegations about Brittney Griner. I have no idea if they are true. It's possible she has a DSD. Or perhaps not.
Women simply never count, even when they are trans
It's because females do not pose a threat in male sports.
Everybody knows that, including the women claiming to be "trans" or "nonbinary," because they never find a way to make it to the men's divisions. That applies to women like Nikki Hiltz and "Quinn," on the women's Canadian soccer team. They would never try to join the men's teams because they know they wouldn't stand a chance.
Meanwhile male athletes have no problem joining the women's teams and destroying the sports, and that's because they're men.
None of this is real.
What I am wondering about is if there is self declared FTM player on a women's sports team that prohibits use of Testosterone, is there a Waiver given to the FTM based on the "trans" protection laws that have been created? If so, there would be unfair advantage.
No one is talking about it because we all rightly see that there's no fairness issue, no violation, when a short haired woman who cut her breasts off plays in a women's league. Her self selected labels are meaningless with regard to sex. If anything, the question should be why she wasn't playing in the men's league, she's a man, right?
Layshia can "identify" however she wants. She's still a woman. She got her breasts chopped off because she was mentally and emotionally disturbed. "Top surgery" is a grotesque euphemism for mutilation. She took a leave of absence for mental health problems -- no surprise there.
She may be Female, but those Hormones should have cost her that participation bc They Do alter the body, recovery times, etc.
If it's not okay to take certain medications etc bc of how they alter function...
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