“Harry Potter” author Joanne K. Rowling has been attacked for her transcritical comments for some time. Musician Macy Gray and actress Bette Midler have now also commented on the subject
It was comments that Macy Gray and Bette Midler not only angered parts of their fan communities against. On Monday, Gray guest-starred on Piers Morgan’s show Piers Morgan Uncensored. Morgan is notorious for speaking out controversially. And so he should like the attention his show has received based on statements from his guest.
Macy Gray offends with statements at Piers Morgan
The topic was whether trans women should be allowed to take part in women’s sports – a question that has been bothering not only sports fans for a long time. In this context, she said, “a change of genitals [mache] Don’t be a woman.” Her statement was followed by a wave of criticism, most of which people took to Twitter. Gray received support from Harry Potter author Rowling, of all people bought all of the music,” tweeted the author, who herself has been criticized for anti-trans statements in the past.
On Tuesday, the criticism forced Gray to take a stand. “I have nothing but love for the LGBT+ and transgender communities. I’ve been a supporter since day one and never fake. My statement to Piers Morgan has been hugely misunderstood. I respect everyone’s right to be who they want to be “, she tweeted and then deleted the tweet.
Bette Midler has been accused of transphobia
But not only Macy Gray, but also actress Bette Midler caused a sensation with statements. Midler tweeted on Tuesday: “WOMEN OF THE WORLD! We are being deprived of our rights over our bodies, our lives and even our name! We’re no longer called ‘women’, but ‘giving birth’ or ‘menstruating’ and even ‘people with vaginas ‘! Don’t let them wipe you out! Every person on earth owes you one!” Her tweet particularly disappointed all those fans who had felt politically supported by Bette Midler since then. The actress is known for her commitment to the queer community. The tweet, which she deleted a short time later, was given a like by – of all people – JK Rowling.
After the criticism that hit her, Midler defended herself personally and apologized. “I had no intention of saying anything exclusionary or transphobic; that wasn’t my point,” she wrote. She just wanted to draw attention to the fact that people’s rights were in danger. “But if you want to dismiss my 60 years of love and care over a tweet that inadvertently upset the very people I’ve always supported and adored, so be it,” the actress tweeted.
For some time there have been conflicts between women notorious as “TERF” (“Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist”) and other activists. “TERFs” are accused of being radical feminists and excluding trans women. JK Rowling in particular is often referred to as “TERF” and accused of harming an already marginalized group of trans women.
Source: Stern
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