In a thread that emerged on Twitter on Saturday, the 'Harry Potter' author commented on an article that said"people who menstruate" and spoke about the the concept of biological sex, prompting a response from the media advocacy organization.
The thread started when Rowling re-posted an opinion article from the website devex titled, "Creating a more equal post COVID-19 world for people who menstruate." She called out the story for its use of language, writing, "'People who menstruate. I'm sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?"
Rowling continued the thread by speaking about the intricacies of biological sex. "If sex isn't real, there's no same-sex attraction. If sex isn't real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.
GLAAD, which is dedicated to LGBTQ equality, suggested that those who want to direct their "rightful anger over Rowling's latest anti-trans comments" into something positive, support black organizations such as the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, UK Black Pride, Gendered Intelligence or the Marsha P. Johnson Institute.
Wasn’t really transphobic but she definitely could have explained her position better...which is kind of baffling for one of the best writers of our time but it is what it is
This caption should be taken down. Her statements ARE transphobic.
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In fact THR this is the new censorship... it's commonly known as an opinion which now has to fit a certain narrative, or off with the author (of the opinions) head.
Whatever, she's speaking the truth and this will be forgotten next week. Her views will pop back up every now and then when someone or some group will be mad at her.
She only said the truth...
Her critics say she should stick to magical thinking.
Penned a series of Tweets. Sheesh. She posted some Tweets. Penned them
I've never understood the wisdom I'm looking for knowledge from people who've been successful in one thing and become famous
Clearly there are some Twitter users that cannot interpret a tweet
Rowling brings up biology and Snowflakes melt.
Its interesting how tarns women will gladly use the terrm trans when it suits them. Like sex workers who get a premium price when they have a dick & label themselves trans. You dont get to decide what you are theres things called FACTS.
Ah yes, journalist speak for she was flamed half to death on twitter
We need another Harry Potter book before another opinion from JK Rowling! And to think I was about to read her new book...
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Yawn sex is real get over it.
It wasn’t transphobic, once again cancel culture is rearing it’s ugly head. I’m still a big fan of Rowling the haters can suck it!
I thought they considered her LGBTQ community champion))) oh, how short lived their love is. I hate cancel culture. I dislike ppl who take offense at absolutely non offensive opinions.
Trans people are a very, very small minority. Extensive psychological tests clear (or fail) applicants for the procedure. It may help those who can't comprehend them to see them as people with a very debilitating condition for which there's no help as yet except a trans procedure
she could say there is 9 new Harry Potters are coming out and all would be forgiven.
Unfortunately, JK Rowling has outed herself as a bigot.
‘Scrutinized’
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She will now be using her invisibility cloak. 🤦🏻♀️😬👀
Stupid outrage
Regardless if you view her current comments as transphobic or not (I'm of the opinion that she is but this isn't 'news') it's that it's rather questionable that she does this repeatedly under the guise of educating. It's ultimately quite sad really.
1. She's wrong 2. Her timing sucks 3. She's wrong
I can’t stand her liberal politics & her post was not Transphobic or Targeting anyone. She said biology dictates there is 2 Sexes, you people are ridiculous in your zealotry. The “Party of Science” my ass!
Those people should get a life!
'She said something I don't like! Let's cancel her!' GTFO
She came under scrutiny by a few organizations comprised of a few people. The overwhelming majority of WOMEN agree with her sentiments. Prove me wrong!
I'm actually ashamed that I ignored the problems with her work in Harry Potter. fatshaming bullying I think her true colors were always showing. We just ignored them because she's a good storyteller.
J.K. needs to stop. She's not good at being a provocateur.
She in no way targeted xy transgendered. She simply said xx is xx and xy is xy and that is very much true!
Apology coming soon.
The story is GLAAD’s response, to hem and haw about JK’s views makes it seem like her views have validity.
“Viewed as transphobic” ? They ARE transphobic and she basically admits that, so they just simply are “transphobic tweets” Don’t sugar coat this shit.
To make amends, Rowling will now date a girl that thinks she is a boy
What nonsense. Pathetic journalism.
Me: man the sun is hot Special organization who believes the sun is scientifically cold: youre disgusting, there’s no excuse for this to happen in (insert year)
OH...now division amongst the LGBQT
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