The word "inclusion" has been used to center males in girls sports and that has been dangerous for girls. What about girls? Don't they matter? Are
The word “inclusion” has been used to center males in girls sports and that has been dangerous for girls. What about girls? Don’t they matter? Are they not important? What about their dreams? Their goals? Their health? Their safety? Their dignity? Their consent?
What happened to Payton McNabb matters. On September 1, 2022, during a high school volleyball match in North Carolina, 17-year-old Payton McNabb was allegedly struck in the head and neck by a ball spiked by a male athlete on the opposing team. The impact left her unconscious for over 30 seconds and resulted in a traumatic brain injury, partial paralysis on her right side, vision problems, and ongoing cognitive issues.
Since then she has been lending her voice and telling her story. She is making female sports a safer space for women and girls. Applause.
Here is a link to a report from Fair Play for Women: How “Inclusion” in Sport is Harming Women and Girls