This article comes from Figaro Magazine
Since the announcement of the choice of transgender Sasha Jane Lowerson, a man who became a
“medically female” in 2021, to replace the former face of Rip Curl, the famous surfer Bethany Hamilton, nothing is going right in the “
fun and cool”
world.
» professional surfing.
Very violent, the controversy flares up more than ever on social networks and the war between activists of the transsexual cause and those who worry about a possible drift is declared.
Some see this radical change as “
a strong and necessary sign of inclusion
of these athletes in sport.
Others support Bethany Hamilton who said she would no longer participate in World Surf League competitions that allow trans women in women's events, while accusing the clothing brand of trying to ride the woke wave
and buy a good conscience.
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Faced with the controversy, many high-level athletes and sportspeople are standing up against…
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