Why "fun feminism" should be consigned to the rubbish bin

[boston bean]

163. I had not ever heard of Bindel prior to this.

I agree that her views on transgenders are bigoted. However, I did not see that mentioned in this article. It was not something that I was even aware to address.

Onto a more generic question, for discussion.....

Feminism and trans due seem to be at odds in one major way. Feminists who believe that gender is socially constructed... does that make one transphobic?

Feminists believe that gender is socially constructed, putting it at odds with transgender who believe their gender is innate.

The idea that gender is something one is born with would turn feminism on its ear, make the entire theory moot. Feminists have been trying to break gender barriers. Feminists separate biological sex/gender to achieve that end. If it is the case that gender is something one is born with, it makes the inference that there is an intrinsic difference between men and women and women are cast a lot they cannot change.

I think it makes for an interesting discussion.

I agree that trans people experience misogyny or sexism on a level some women might never know, and I do believe trans people should not be shunned from feminism. All of the bigotry they face emanates from the same place. The end result is very much the same.

I look forward to learning and hearing others thoughts..