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The BBC nominates J.K. Rowling's transphobic essay for an award. (www.dw.com)

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The BBC has defended its nomination of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, who offended many with her comments on transgender people. The British public broadcaster said offense is the "price of free speech."

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[–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (5 children)

I felt it was more of an essay on biological women's rights, or her concern over the potential erosion of sex-based rights. The response seemed like people trying to silence a woman through intimidation.

Is this the same essay, the one that "kicked it off", so to speak? I don't remember anything offensive in there, maybe someone can pick those bits out. Of course I don't recall it being especially award-worthy, either.

[–] OmniDeficient@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Jessie Gender did a thorough analysis of the essay. @Jammidodger and several others have also gone through it. @ContraPoints, @Shaun_vids and many other youtubers have documented Rowling's anti-trans shenanigans and how it's basically become her raison d'être, much like Graham Linehan.

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