A Waikato University sports sociologist is applauding the actions of Sport New Zealand around inclusion of transgender people in community activities based on which gender they identify with.

The document takes a human rights rather than scientific approach to the issue which has tended to be the focus at elite level.

Holly Thorpe says the guidelines are an important first step to navigate a complex issue.

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A Waikato University sports sociologist is applauding the actions of Sport New Zealand around inclusion of transgender people in community activities based on which gender they identify with.
The document takes a human rights rather than scientific approach to the issue which has tended to be the focus at elite level.
Holly Thorpe says the guidelines are an important first step to navigate a complex issue.
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