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J.K. Rowling Defends Gender Critical Beliefs on Twitter
02:45 - 15:30 (12:44)
J.K. Rowling defended gender critical beliefs, stating that people should not be discriminated against for holding the belief that sex is a biological fact. This sparked backlash from some members of the trans community, including the fan site MuggleNet, who released a statement in support of trans rights.
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Feminist Maya Forstata had her employment contract cut by her employer after posting tweets that expressed her belief in sex being real and her opposition to the trans rights movement.
02:45 - 05:47 (03:02)
Summary
Feminist Maya Forstata had her employment contract cut by her employer after posting tweets that expressed her belief in sex being real and her opposition to the trans rights movement.
ChapterJ.K. Rowling Defends Gender Critical Beliefs on Twitter
EpisodeChapter 5: The Tweets
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The recent case where two gender critical feminists lost their jobs for their views "threatens everyone’s freedom," condemning the idea of "self-ID" and stating that "trans women are women" is a "literal delusion," according to opponent Dr. Jane Clare Jones.
05:47 - 09:20 (03:32)
Summary
The recent case where two gender critical feminists lost their jobs for their views "threatens everyone’s freedom," condemning the idea of "self-ID" and stating that "trans women are women" is a "literal delusion," according to opponent Dr. Jane Clare Jones.
ChapterJ.K. Rowling Defends Gender Critical Beliefs on Twitter
EpisodeChapter 5: The Tweets
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The importance of testing received wisdom and introducing controversial ideas is highlighted in the case of Maya Forstater, whose belief on biological sex cost her job and sparked a discussion on groupthink and academic freedom.
09:20 - 12:08 (02:48)
Summary
The importance of testing received wisdom and introducing controversial ideas is highlighted in the case of Maya Forstater, whose belief on biological sex cost her job and sparked a discussion on groupthink and academic freedom.
ChapterJ.K. Rowling Defends Gender Critical Beliefs on Twitter
EpisodeChapter 5: The Tweets
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
MuggleNet and Amnesty International voiced solidarity with the trans community after J.K. Rowling's recent anti-trans tweets, while others, such as actress Mara Wilson, questioned the author's cruelty and exclusion against one of the world's most vulnerable populations.
12:08 - 15:30 (03:21)
Summary
MuggleNet and Amnesty International voiced solidarity with the trans community after J.K. Rowling's recent anti-trans tweets, while others, such as actress Mara Wilson, questioned the author's cruelty and exclusion against one of the world's most vulnerable populations.