Episode
Chapter 4: TERF Wars
1:01:43
Published: Tue Mar 07 2023
Description
The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce resistance from an unexpected source. J.K. Rowling watches the battle unfold with mounting unease. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org.
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Summary
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The feminist movement in the UK faced a backlash against the idea that women were not safe in public spaces and that they were constantly threatened by male violence and intimidation. Protecting women from partner violence and poverty became a primary focus of British feminism during this time.
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In the UK, trans people had to undergo a medical evaluation to be fully recognized by the government, but feminists are concerned about the potential risks in loosening boundaries around single-sex spaces for women and girls.
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Summary
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