What: Context and history

Today, the subject of transgender people in sports faces much political heat both internationally and in the US. The issue is unique in that it strikes a divide and criticism not just between major political parties, such as the Democrats or the Republicans; the topic carries such political stigma that it divides even leftists into taking more conservative approaches, with every individual seemingly having their own independent opinion on the subject. Many who claim to be "leftist feminists" see the issue as an attack on female sports and campaigning against trans women in sports of all ages in the name of "protecting girls". Even though trans people make up only 1-2% of the US population, trans people make up approximately 0.002% of college athletes (10/500,000) and 0.001% of Olympians (Migdon); the topic has inspired much political and organizational legislation, undergoing many attacks from the Trump administration in particular. Ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee has faced significant pressure to ban trans-athletes' participation in the games, with many expecting further restrictions to be implemented.