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JK Rowling defends tweets criticized as transphobic, sparking further backlash and debate
The Hill
JOHN BOWDEN -
06/10/20 03:32 PM EDT
J.K. Rowling posted a lengthy essay on Wednesday in defense of comments she has made on Twitter about the transgender community which many — including some actors in the Harry Potter franchise — have rejected as transphobic.
In the piece released on her website, Rowling defended her remarks as a reaction to what she called "degrading language" against women, and accused transgender activists of terrorizing women around the world.
"Late on Saturday evening, scrolling through children’s pictures before I went to bed, I forgot the first rule of Twitter — never, ever expect a nuanced conversation — and reacted to what I felt was degrading language about women. I spoke up about the importance of sex and have been paying the price ever since," she wrote.
"Huge numbers of women are justifiably terrified by the trans activists; I know this because so many have got in touch with me to tell their stories. They’re afraid of doxxing, of losing their jobs or their livelihoods, and of violence," the author continued.
At the same time, Rowling defended her relationship with the transgender community and stressed that she wanted transgender people "to be safe" despite her comments about activists.
In the piece released on her website, Rowling defended her remarks as a reaction to what she called "degrading language" against women, and accused transgender activists of terrorizing women around the world.
"Late on Saturday evening, scrolling through children’s pictures before I went to bed, I forgot the first rule of Twitter — never, ever expect a nuanced conversation — and reacted to what I felt was degrading language about women. I spoke up about the importance of sex and have been paying the price ever since," she wrote.
"Huge numbers of women are justifiably terrified by the trans activists; I know this because so many have got in touch with me to tell their stories. They’re afraid of doxxing, of losing their jobs or their livelihoods, and of violence," the author continued.
At the same time, Rowling defended her relationship with the transgender community and stressed that she wanted transgender people "to be safe" despite her comments about activists.
Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/502123-jk-rowling-defends-tweets-criticized-as-transphobic-sparking
This is a continuation of a story that was posted several days ago here at DU and evoked much discussion.
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