Media
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Sex Matters in sport – media briefing
Fiona McAnena, Sex Matters’ director of campaigns, chaired a webinar to brief journalists on the Olympic boxing situation and the science of DSDs (disorders of sexual development) in sport, with a question-and-answer session. Speakers Dr Emma Hilton is a developmental biologist widely regarded as a leading voice on the...
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The problem of male inclusion in women’s sport
A three-page briefing explaining what’s going on in Olympic boxing and the background information you need. Large-print version of this briefing. See also our one-page briefing on sport and DSDs (disorders of sex development).
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Briefing on sport and DSDs (disorders of sex development)
A one-page briefing on male sporting advantage and why DSDs matter in sport. Large-print version of this briefing. See also our three-page briefing explaining what’s going on in Olympic boxing and the background information you need.
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Briefing on new poll on sex and gender
The law on sex and gender: what policies do the public want? Results of Sex Matters poll.
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Gender-distressed youth and suicide risk – factsheet
The possibility of suicide can be a concern for parents with a child experiencing distress about their sex, and for the professionals working with that family, as well as for officials and politicians setting policy. This factsheet summarises research and addresses myths, misunderstandings and scaremongering.
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Media handbook on sex and gender
This handbook explains when and why it is right for journalists and editors to talk about people’s sex, and the problems that result if they fail to do so. It prioritises truth, accuracy and maintaining public trust, and within those constraints, minimising possible offence. August 2023: We have updated...