Category: Trans rights activists

Because I’m a middle class, middle aged white woman with no real problems and I desperately need someone to lash out at

Been a massive fucking pain in the arse on social media and Mumsnet and real life

Yes, many people rightfully see right through my nonsense and call me on it. On the plus side though, I’ve made some new bigoted, blinkered friends. Fun!

MF

So much of Gender Critical/radical feminism, forces women into boxes and denies them the fullness of their gender expression. trans exclusion derides women who enjoy makeup (“woman face”), and also for wearing jeans and t-shirts (“not trying hard enough”). It also threatens women’s bodily autonomy and it scares me that GC feminists cannot see the consequences of supporting what is a far right/fascist stance. I don’t want my grandchildren to have to fight for the right to abortion all over again, for example.

As previously indicated – I also fill in those stupid surveys that some of the GC women do, where the questions are skewed towards gaining a specific answer.

Sometimes a GC feminist blocks me on facebook or twitter, and I sometimes get called a handmaiden. Which is actually pretty funny, when you think about it.

imelda, i enjoy a laugh

This matters to me because spreading hatred against a minority group is not only illegal, but totally anti-feminist. I care because I want all people to be protected and have equal access to appropriate spaces. I speak out because I will not stand by and watch adults harm trans children.

I have donated to LGBTQ+ orgs and charities. I have been in contact with my MP, I have written to magazines and newspapers, I have left comments on articles, I have shared information on my social media accounts, I have volunteered with trans children and their parents to ensure they have the correct information and support.

I have lost friends over my stance and I am abused daily on public sites like Twitter for speaking my mind and giving people correct information. I have experienced more verbal abuse from anti-trans women and men than I have from anyone else. I don’t list where I study or volunteer despite my belief that they will back me up.

DH, Concerned LGBTQ+ youth work volunteer

This matters to me because Trans rights are human rights. Ours trans siblings are currently the victims of an egregious smear campaign from the same sources who tried and failed to hold back others in the queer community.

The arguments being made by TERFs and gender critical individuals are dog whistles designed to hide their inherently transphobic views.

Trans people are much more likely to make attempts to end their lives and deserve our solidarity, protection and love. Trans children should know that there are others like them out there and that they will be loved and accepted no matter what their gender identity.

I have lobbied my workplace to introduce policies on trans inclusion, change parental leave policies to make them truly inclusive and gender neutral and attended pride parades in solidarity with my trans siblings.

No negative consequences from speaking up because I’m on the right side of history and those whose insides aren’t rotted by bigotry can see the benefit allowing trans people to live free from persecution.

Joel, Trans Ally

This matters to me because trans women are women. The vile bigoted attacks on women for being trans are offensive to me as a feminist. As an abortion rights activist, I’m offended by the anti-trans activists who want to specify in law that abortions are for women only, thus ensuring trans men who need abortions may have their health and safety put at risk.

I argue with anti-trans activists on Twitter. I have written to Mumsnet to object their support for transphobic bigotry on this site. I’ve written blogposts supporting equality for all women, cis and trans, and supporting GRA Reform. I’ve taken part in the GRA consultation at the Westminster Parliament and Holyrood. I make clear in situations where anti-trans bigotry is being said or implied that I stand as a feminist with *all* women, both cis and trans.

I have had my account suspended on Twitter a couple of times by anti-trans trolls who blocked and reported me.

Jane Carnall, Feminist, blogger, abortion rights activist

Transphobia is a hate crime.

I use every platform available to spread the message that transphobia is a hate crime.

I’ve been verbally and physically assaulted by TERFs (no, it’s not a slur). Imagine being so full of hate for people like me who are fighting for their basic human rights to exist that you’d do anything to make them miserable. Well it’s not working!

Frank, Non binary person occupying my small patch of earth while TERFs get mad about it, Australia

I care because transgender individuals deserve the right to live as any other human being. They are born human, and bleed red just like everyone else. They do not need transphobes making their life worse because of “basic” biology, because if a transphobe actually cared enough to research, they’d find biology, psychology, and sociology are all in favour of trans people. They do not seek to erase women’s rights. They have their own struggles.

I have been on social media and talked in favour of trans people, signed petitions, and discussed how trans rights are human rights with my peers.

I have been harassed on social media for speaking up for an oppressed minority, and have lost friends.

JT

As a female woman I care because of my own personal experiences. When I was 25 I became close personal friends with a person calling themselves Emily. We shared all our experiences and secrets together. However one day we were sitting together in the sun enjoying Prosecco when I saw on her arm a single black hair. I was shocked. I had read about transgendereds in the Daily Mail once and I was utterly shocked to see that someone who I had thought was my friend was displaying such obvious symptoms of Maleness. I cut ties immediately and never spoke to her again. Now I can never talk to another person for fear they may transgender my children. I don’t have any children but what if I did.

I have read numerous blog posts and replied to random 19 year olds on twitter with the words “PENIS” over and over. I am fighting the good fight.

Once I was on twitter posting “PENIS PENIS PENIS” as I am wont to do and a close personal friend of mine replied, and I quote, “this seems quite rude”. This is exactly as bad as racism.

Marcie, female female female woman female woman female female woman woman female XX female woman woman female female woman woman woman,

I care because my opinions and beliefs are worthy on respect in a democratic society.

I have spoken out against opinions and beliefs that Judge James Taylor ruled are not worthy of respect in a democratic society.

I have received abuse and harassment from those who hold beliefs and opinions that are not worthy of respect in a democratic society.

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Why I care – Because y’all backwards af white feminists are making life harder for the most vulnerable people in our society.

What action have you taken? This.

Have you experienced any consequences? Probably

Loki, You are nuts, USA