Sorry for all these questions, but I cannot respond to my own questions. Any sane person knows that NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, justifies racial classifications.
On the other hand, I believe there are sound reasons for gender classification in contact sports. First, men, on average, are simply physically stronger and more physically aggressive than women. That fact alone justifies gender classification on the non-professional level.
So what if a woman is good enough to play against guys. On the professional level, I believe she should be allowed to play (but I highly doubt a woman will ever be able to compete against elite male athletes).
But on the amateur level, there is no reason to have women competing in physical contact sports with men. They have their own leagues and equal opportunities. Plus, guys don't want to be playing against women; we like to measure our bodies and physical strength against other men, not women. What is wrong with that?
2007-02-21
04:10:41
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