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I used to not identify as a feminist. But now, because I find labels like “menstruator” and “birthing parent” dehumanising, I think a woman is more than the sum of her biological functions, I despair at women’s hard fought for rights and achievements being
I used to not identify as a feminist. But now, because I find labels like “menstruator” and “birthing parent” dehumanising, I think a woman is more than the sum of her biological functions, I despair at women’s hard fought for rights and achievements being
erased, and I especially reject men who claim to be progressive telling me how to think and feel and define myself and what my rights are (misogyny wrapped in a figleaf), apparently I am.
That that should be the touchstone, in 2021 for what constitutes a feminist, and is somehow
That that should be the touchstone, in 2021 for what constitutes a feminist, and is somehow
controversial or radical, tells you
how far we have regressed.
Trans people should have the same rights and be treated with the same dignity as every other individual. But, don’t expect us to be silent where that means dismantling women’s rights and dignity. That is
how far we have regressed.
Trans people should have the same rights and be treated with the same dignity as every other individual. But, don’t expect us to be silent where that means dismantling women’s rights and dignity. That is
the debate we need to have as a society, and in a mature liberal society it is one we should be capable of having respectfully.
Calling someone a TERF who is concerned about how her place in society can be accommodated alongside trans people is not a good foundation for that.
Calling someone a TERF who is concerned about how her place in society can be accommodated alongside trans people is not a good foundation for that.
