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While some teams feel a collective responsibility to stand up for what they view as fairness, others may have differing views but should also be treated with respect. It becomes clear that while opinions diverge, respect is essential in addressing such contentious topics.
The Question of Unified Action
Another pressing question emerges: what will it take for a unified stance from women’s sports teams? The conversation acknowledged that a recent legal ruling allowed San Jose State to compete despite the presence of a male athlete, igniting further debate around when teams will collectively decide to take a stand. Speculation abounded regarding what the “pressure point” might be in the movement toward significant change.