Survey Data Contradicts Claims That Transgender Sports Bans Protect Women

A recent survey of 1,000 American adults found that individuals with negative views of women and gender equality are more likely to support banning transgender athletes from participating in sports. The survey also found that admiration for female athletes does not translate to greater support for excluding transgender people. In fact, those with the most positive views of women were less likely to support these bans. The findings contradict the narrative that transgender sports bans are about protecting women, suggesting that other factors may be at play.