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Podcast: Underrepresented in Tech
Episode: When Women Don't Meet Your Definition of Feminine
Description: In this episode, Samah and Michelle discuss gender issues in sports, mainly focusing on a female Algerian boxer, Iman Khelif, who faced accusations of not being a woman due to her high testosterone levels and muscular physique. We talked about the unfair treatment of women in sports, the societal pressure to conform to traditional gender norms, and the mental and emotional toll such scrutiny takes on female athletes. We emphasize the importance of empathy, believing people when they tell you who they are, and rejecting the politicization of human identities.