Poll: Majority of Americans Support Protection of Women’s Sports

Support for​ Allowing Transgender Athletes to Compete Against Women Declining, Gallup ‌Poll Shows

A recent Gallup poll reveals that the support for allowing men to compete against women by claiming they are transgendered is on the decline. According​ to the poll, 69 percent of‌ Americans believe ⁢that athletes should only play on teams that align with their gender at birth. This⁤ figure has increased from 62 percent ⁣in a 2021 Gallup survey.

The poll also found that the percentage of Americans who support allowing biological men to play against women has decreased. In 2021, 40 percent ⁢of Americans were‍ in⁤ favor of this, but now it stands at‍ 30 percent.

Nearly 70 percent of Americans believe that transgender athletes ⁣should have to‍ compete on teams matching their‍ biological sex.

Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey additionally found that a 55 percent majority of Americans believe changing genders is ⁢“morally wrong.”

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— Cassandra ‌MacDonald (@CassandraRules) September ​11, 2023

The poll also revealed that 93 percent of Republicans and 67 percent ‍of independents oppose the idea of men who​ identify as women‌ playing on ⁢female teams.​ Additionally, 55 ⁣percent of those surveyed believe that changing one’s gender is morally wrong, ⁢up from 51 percent in 2021.

Gallup summarized its findings by stating, “It appears that Americans view transgender sports participation more through a lens of competitive fairness than transgender civil rights.”

Karine‍ Jean-Pierre said it’s “complicated” when asked if transgender athletes ⁤competing with biological⁢ females is fair.

Complicated? I don’t think so.

Boys play boys and girls play girls. Simple.@hillary_vaughn

— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) August 30, 2023

Even among⁣ Democrats, who generally support LGBTQ+ rights and affirm the ⁢morality of ​gender change, there is division on the issue of ⁤transgender athletes participating on teams that match their gender identity. The survey found​ that Democrats are split ⁣on ​this matter.

Op Ed⁣ by Oberlin Coach Kim Russell

“A male ⁤ […] should not be allowed to compete in a women’s sporting event”

“my opinion,⁢ based on biological truth that I’m well aware of ⁤as a ⁢former D1 two-sport⁣ athlete […] with‍ over 27⁢ years of coaching experience”https://t.co/2OMMmIQ2in

— boysvswomen.com (@boysvswomen) September 8, 2023

Another poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights aligns with Gallup’s findings. It shows that 67 percent of ⁤Americans oppose men competing against ‍women in ‌sports. However, among Democrats, ⁣there is some support for transgender athletes competing against women, particularly among ⁢”strong Democrats.”

Mike Noble, founder and CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, stated, “The group ⁤driving‌ that support are very ⁣left-leaning Democrats. It is pushed by Democrats on the left. Biden’s administration has really embraced it.”

The polls were conducted ‍at different times,‌ with Gallup’s survey taking place between May 1 and May 24, and Noble Predictive ⁢Insights’ poll conducted ⁣from July‌ 31 to Aug.‍ 3.

Source: Trans Poll Shows​ Landslide Majority⁢ of Americans Want Women’s Sports Protected (The Western Journal)

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