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J.K. Rowling on Transgender Rights and Freedom of Speech
31:43 - 40:00 (08:17)
J.K. Rowling expresses her concerns about language used by institutions around gender, and her opinion on educational institutions shutting down freedom of thought and expression on transgender rights.
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A discussion about the harmful effects of creating a climate in which whistleblowers and gender dysphoric young people feel intimidated to raise concerns due to the cheerleading of medics and others promoting certain ideas.
31:43 - 34:53 (03:10)
Summary
A discussion about the harmful effects of creating a climate in which whistleblowers and gender dysphoric young people feel intimidated to raise concerns due to the cheerleading of medics and others promoting certain ideas.
ChapterJ.K. Rowling on Transgender Rights and Freedom of Speech
EpisodeChapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The speaker discusses the position that educational institutions and media outlets have taken regarding transgender people, which he believes is shutting down debate and freedom of expression.
34:54 - 38:02 (03:07)
Summary
The speaker discusses the position that educational institutions and media outlets have taken regarding transgender people, which he believes is shutting down debate and freedom of expression. He applauds the Associated Press for choosing to use phrases such as "identifies as" rather than "is" in their style guide for referring to transgender individuals, as it promotes a plurality of views.
ChapterJ.K. Rowling on Transgender Rights and Freedom of Speech
EpisodeChapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The focus on gender instead of sex in analyzing sexual violence obscures the important fact that biology is implicated.
38:03 - 40:00 (01:57)
Summary
The focus on gender instead of sex in analyzing sexual violence obscures the important fact that biology is implicated. Over 98% of sexual violence is committed by men.