| 英文摘要 |
This study examines historical newspaper archives, analyzing 214 related reports published in print media such as United Daily News, Central Daily News, and Credit Newspaper (the predecessor of China Times) between 1963 and 2009. Through organization, comparison, synthesis, and analysis, the study presents a comprehensive narrative on the gender controversy surrounding Lily in Taiwan’s sporting community during the 1960s. The findings reveal 1. The core of the gender controversy centers on two major aspects:“human rights discrimination against individuals with DSD (Disorders of Sex Development)”and“the rights to participate in sports.”2. Lily, the subject of this study, was raised as a girl from birth. With her exceptional athleticism she repeatedly broke national records and was once praised by Chang Hsing-Hsien as a“masculinized female athlete”with strong international potential, even being regarded as a potential successor to Chi Cheng. 3. However, when her condition of DSD was exposed, she immediately underwent gender reassignment surgery in hopes of returning to the track and bringing honor to the nation, striving to meet society’s expectations of femininity. Despite her efforts, shifting attitudes within Taiwan’s sporting community, coupled with ongoing gender controversies in international sports, led to the annulment of her records. Furthermore, she faced severe discrimination and obstacles regarding her eligibility to compete, ultimately forcing her to withdraw from sports in tears. 4. From today’s perspective—where respect, inclusion, and acceptance of DSD and transgender athletes have become more recognized—revisiting this historical event cannot change or rectify the injustices Lily endured in the 1960s. However, reflecting on her story can deepen our understanding of the broader issues of human rights, gender equality, fair participation in sports, and the inclusion of DSD and transgender athletes in competitive sports. |