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'Why feminists should support transgender rights' TedTalk by Amelia Abraham (journalist)

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R0wantrees · 16/01/2019 17:37

www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=109&v=Rk1NO1BB7KQ

(if anyone has a TRA bingo card, its definitely worth getting it out)

'Why feminists should support transgender rights' TedTalk by Amelia Abraham (journalist)
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Knicknackpaddyflak · 16/01/2019 17:58

I really can't. I have been lectured on 'positive trans messaging' before.

There's a big difference between supporting LGBT right to freedom from discrimination and male violence, and suppressing the reporting of anything negative whether or not it's true, fair and in the public interest, while unconditionally promoting bullshit, anti science, anti woman and anti safeguarding propaganda.

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R0wantrees · 16/01/2019 17:50

from Twitter bio Amelia Abraham:
"Managing Editor of dazedbeauty.com + journalist for @ guardian @ VICEUK @ refinery29UK My first book, Queer Intentions, with Picador, out in May 2019"

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Stevienickssleeves · 16/01/2019 17:48

TedX talks are ted talks shitty cousin. The quality of speakers and subject matter is dire.

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R0wantrees · 16/01/2019 17:48

Stonewall have been running training for 'Trans Allies' for sometime.

'A VISION FOR CHANGE: Acceptance without exception for trans people'
Produced by Stonewall Trans Advisory Group
Published by Stonewall 2017

www.stonewall.org.uk/sites/default/files/stw-vision-for-change-2017.pdf

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Thingybob · 16/01/2019 17:44

I gave her the courtesy of listening last night but there was so much wrong with her thinking and logic.

Katispancuddly · 16/01/2019 17:42

I managed a bit....

I did try