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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 21, 2020 3:42:48 GMT
My son has been on testosterone for four months now, and the difference in his emotional stability and increased confidence is amazing. He’s on the way to becoming who he knows he’s supposed to be  .  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2020 3:55:59 GMT
My son menstruates. MY SON! Aha, lightbulb moment for me.... thank you. When I read what she said, I was framing it from a trans woman's point of view. I commented above that she didn't say anything along the lines of menstruation defines a woman, and she didn't say women who don't menstruate are not real women (ie. trans women). But now when I read it from a trans man's point of view I can see how it would be awfully offensive - she's implied that only women menstruate. Thank YOU! |
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Post by peachiceteas on Jun 21, 2020 7:29:15 GMT
I still like her books. 🤷🏼♀️ I still don’t really understand this fight, so I can’t offer an opinion on it. The issue is that JKR has voiced some pretty damaging opinions by defining ‘women’ as only people who menstruate. But, there are millions of people in this world, and in her fan base, who identify as a woman who do not menstruate - including non-binary, trans men (this means someone who was defined as Male at birth but identifies as female) and cis-women who for whatever reason cannot or no longer menstruate. Can you see why that is an issue? It is dehumanising and inflicting harm on a community who are already in danger. Her remarks are contributing to transphobia at a time where people from that community need support because they are facing violence and discrimination all the time. If you can’t see it from the point of view of a trans person, think about what she has said in the context of a woman who’s gone through a hysterectomy or the menopause. Honestly, it’s worth reading up about it to become a better person. To become someone who understands the struggles of others, who can be a better ally to friends, family and strangers. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Jun 21, 2020 8:44:50 GMT
I still like her books. 🤷🏼♀️ I still don’t really understand this fight, so I can’t offer an opinion on it. The issue is that JKR has voiced some pretty damaging opinions by defining ‘women’ as only people who menstruate. But, there are millions of people in this world, and in her fan base, who identify as a woman who do not menstruate - including non-binary, trans men (this means someone who was defined as Male at birth but identifies as female) and cis-women who for whatever reason cannot or no longer menstruate. Can you see why that is an issue? It is dehumanising and inflicting harm on a community who are already in danger. Her remarks are contributing to transphobia at a time where people from that community need support because they are facing violence and discrimination all the time. If you can’t see it from the point of view of a trans person, think about what she has said in the context of a woman who’s gone through a hysterectomy or the menopause. Honestly, it’s worth reading up about it to become a better person. To become someone who understands the struggles of others, who can be a better ally to friends, family and strangers. I have actually been reading about it, with no success. All of the terminology is throwing me off, I think. This is not a part of my life, so I have to keep stopping and trying to remember which word means what. And then I get irritated and go back to politics. I saw that John Cleese tweeted his confusion about it, and felt relieved that I am not the only person who can’t quite grasp the nub of the dispute. But I’m still trying and eventually will get there. |
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Post by oliquig on Jun 21, 2020 9:09:58 GMT
The issue is that JKR has voiced some pretty damaging opinions by defining ‘women’ as only people who menstruate. But, there are millions of people in this world, and in her fan base, who identify as a woman who do not menstruate - including non-binary, trans men (this means someone who was defined as Male at birth but identifies as female) and cis-women who for whatever reason cannot or no longer menstruate. Can you see why that is an issue? It is dehumanising and inflicting harm on a community who are already in danger. Her remarks are contributing to transphobia at a time where people from that community need support because they are facing violence and discrimination all the time. If you can’t see it from the point of view of a trans person, think about what she has said in the context of a woman who’s gone through a hysterectomy or the menopause. Honestly, it’s worth reading up about it to become a better person. To become someone who understands the struggles of others, who can be a better ally to friends, family and strangers. I have actually been reading about it, with no success. All of the terminology is throwing me off, I think. This is not a part of my life, so I have to keep stopping and trying to remember which word means what. And then I get irritated and go back to politics. I saw that John Cleese tweeted his confusion about it, and felt relieved that I am not the only person who can’t quite grasp the nub of the dispute. But I’m still trying and eventually will get there. She is saying that only humans born with a vagina and the reproductive parts to menstruate are women. This is an affront to the transgender/non binary community. Her essay is filled with ridiculous statements about how trans women are a threat to real women, even though there is no proof to back that up. |
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Post by craftykitten on Jun 21, 2020 9:23:48 GMT
The issue is that JKR has voiced some pretty damaging opinions by defining ‘women’ as only people who menstruate. But, there are millions of people in this world, and in her fan base, who identify as a woman who do not menstruate - including non-binary, trans men (this means someone who was defined as Male at birth but identifies as female) and cis-women who for whatever reason cannot or no longer menstruate. Can you see why that is an issue? It is dehumanising and inflicting harm on a community who are already in danger. Her remarks are contributing to transphobia at a time where people from that community need support because they are facing violence and discrimination all the time. If you can’t see it from the point of view of a trans person, think about what she has said in the context of a woman who’s gone through a hysterectomy or the menopause. Honestly, it’s worth reading up about it to become a better person. To become someone who understands the struggles of others, who can be a better ally to friends, family and strangers. I have actually been reading about it, with no success. All of the terminology is throwing me off, I think. This is not a part of my life, so I have to keep stopping and trying to remember which word means what. And then I get irritated and go back to politics. I saw that John Cleese tweeted his confusion about it, and felt relieved that I am not the only person who can’t quite grasp the nub of the dispute. But I’m still trying and eventually will get there. Thank you for still trying. The article I linked a few posts back has some excellent points as to why JKRs statements are so hurtful, and wrong. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Jun 21, 2020 9:29:29 GMT
I have actually been reading about it, with no success. All of the terminology is throwing me off, I think. This is not a part of my life, so I have to keep stopping and trying to remember which word means what. And then I get irritated and go back to politics. I saw that John Cleese tweeted his confusion about it, and felt relieved that I am not the only person who can’t quite grasp the nub of the dispute. But I’m still trying and eventually will get there. Thank you for still trying. The article I linked a few posts back has some excellent points as to why JKRs statements are so hurtful, and wrong. I’m working my way through many of the articles linked in this thread. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Jun 21, 2020 9:32:02 GMT
I have actually been reading about it, with no success. All of the terminology is throwing me off, I think. This is not a part of my life, so I have to keep stopping and trying to remember which word means what. And then I get irritated and go back to politics. I saw that John Cleese tweeted his confusion about it, and felt relieved that I am not the only person who can’t quite grasp the nub of the dispute. But I’m still trying and eventually will get there. She is saying that only humans born with a vagina and the reproductive parts to menstruate are women. This is an affront to the transgender/non binary community. Her essay is filled with ridiculous statements about how trans women are a threat to real women, even though there is no proof to back that up. Thank you. I’m reading her essays as well as many of the pieces linked here, so that I have a firm grasp of it all. ETA: And I’m also caught up in all of the dumpster fire goings on of Trump et al. I love this stuff, and find it difficult to tear myself away, TBH. 🤷🏼♀️ With regard to the Rowling controversy, several of the linked articles have been very helpful, so thanks to those of you who linked them. |
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Post by cade387 on Jun 21, 2020 11:22:44 GMT
My DD21 is a huge HP fan. We’ve been to every exhibition, theme park, studio tour, etc around the world. She’s a huge advocate for equal rights and acceptance. She’s gutted about this and wants nothing more to do with the HP world. The way I look at it now is that I have spent the money on HP (books, trips, etc). Now I have them. HP for me has grown larger than JKR. It is about the actors who have been a part of it, the magical memories of my son starting the first book. I won’t let her comments take that away from me. I will be sure I don’t spend another dime that will go to her. I will make sure I teach my kids the good with the bad and help them to understand that they need to be an ally in this world. I am not going to burn my books or throw them out. |
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