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1. Find a casewomen athletes that failed a chromosomal gender verification test in sports in between the years 1999-present that created a gender verification controversy (). In your answer include the following:
a. Name of the Athlete
b. Country and continent of origin of the athlete.
Include two maps: a political map of the country in which the name of the country is visible and a political map of the continent with the continent's name visible in one page.
Provide a proper citation with each image.
c. Sport event: name, place and year.
Include two maps: a political map of the country in which the name of the country is visible and a political map of the continent with the continent's name visible in one page.
Provide a proper citation with each image.
2. Explain the controversy and reaction answering the following questions:
a. What was the reaction of the athlete's hometown/country when the news came out?
Do you think the athlete's cultural environment was supportive? Why or why not?
Support your answers with properly cited evidence.
b. If the athlete were from a different culture (for example your own culture), would the reaction be different? How? Explain.
c. Many athletes have attempted or committed suicide after their sex determination controversy was made public, questioning the ethics of such practice.
How is sex determination in sports done today?
Write at least one argument for sex determination testing in sports and at least one argument against the way sex determination testing in sports is done today.
How could these tests still be considered an unfair practice.
The following reference list must be included in the last page of the essay. Each reference cited, quoted, paraphrased or summarized in-text, must be included in the reference list:
- The Biology textbook used in lecture
- Other Biology books used (optional)
- All pictures and maps
- Academically appropriate internet sources (at least two)
- News resources (at least one)