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JK new post on her reasons for writing about gender

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BlackKite · 10/06/2020 17:13

www.jkrowling.com/opinions/j-k-rowling-writes-about-her-reasons-for-speaking-out-on-sex-and-gender-issues/

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Murraygoldberg · 10/06/2020 18:47

Amazing woman.
I told my ds (11) that Daniel Radcliffe wasn't kind to JK, he asked why, I explained briefly, he replied that DR was just a "pussy" as he didn't believe what he said but was too scared to agree with her, interesting take from a child

IHateCoronavirus · 10/06/2020 18:47

Jo you are the true definition of stunning and brave! I hope Daniel Radcliffe, Evanna Lynch and Eddie Redmayne become riddled with shame when they read your insightful words.

TooOldForSims · 10/06/2020 18:46

I knew she was a domestic abuse survivor but I had no idea she was also a sexual assult survivor.

I'm expecting Daniel Radcliffe to come back with an apology on her behalf though Hmm.

Thisismytimetoshine · 10/06/2020 18:46

@RubyViolet

And yes Fuck you and your bloody male privilege you ungrateful misogynistic posh boys Redmayne and Radcliffe. Shout from your gated security protected ivory towers. You know nothing of how normal women live in this world. How dare you !!
Yes, proper pair of arseholes.
ItWorriesMeThisKindofThing · 10/06/2020 18:45

I was about to post that the people who need to read this and reflect on it won’t. They will refuse to listen as usual. But actually she has written this for us, not for them. Thanks JKR.

MaleficentsCrow · 10/06/2020 18:45

Sufferage started with one woman, one voice, and it grew and made global waves.

Courage calls courage ladies, it's time to step in to the affray.

LouHotel · 10/06/2020 18:44

@RubyViolet and that magdalen never 'outed' her.

TooOldForSims · 10/06/2020 18:44

If you're reading JKR, these are for you Flowers.

Pudding51 · 10/06/2020 18:44

Eloquently and bravely said Jk, you said beautifully everything I couldn't so easily put into words.
Respect 👏

RubyViolet · 10/06/2020 18:44

And yes Fuck you and your bloody male privilege you ungrateful misogynistic posh boys Redmayne and Radcliffe. Shout from your gated security protected ivory towers. You know nothing of how normal women live in this world. How dare you !!

FoxglovesRosesandPeonies · 10/06/2020 18:43

And I do hope the virtue baskers never earn a penny from her name again.

YourVagesty · 10/06/2020 18:43

Honestly, I am blown away, I can't even formulate a coherent reaponse. This is surprisingly emotional, and vindicating. What an incredible and historic document that statement is.

LouHotel · 10/06/2020 18:43

All I can think about is her Jonathan ross interview for book 7 and how absolutely introverted she is for someone so quick, funny and intelligent - in the prism of a DV survivor you see it in a different light.

FoxglovesRosesandPeonies · 10/06/2020 18:42

Thus is perfect. She has articulately and compassionately laid out the most succinct and considered argument, which with her reach and credentials will only give others courage and enable a wider audience to engage in this debate. To argue with this with vitriol and aggression will only show the shallowness if the counter argument.
I think I have a serious lady crush.

Almahart · 10/06/2020 18:42

It's absolutely brilliant and so powerful. I can't see how anyone could read it and still parrot that trans women are women.

Fairenuff · 10/06/2020 18:42

Fuck you Radcliffe and Redmayne.

Your male privilege is showing, might want to tuck it in boys.

RubyViolet · 10/06/2020 18:42

So pleased to read that she was in touch with Magdalen. I wish she was here to see this day. Bravo Jo !

Alwayslearningthings · 10/06/2020 18:41

JK, you wonderful woman you, bravo!

teawamutu · 10/06/2020 18:39

Also I got brave and shared it to FB. Nervous.

Frlrlrubert · 10/06/2020 18:39

Also a big thank you to all of you ladies, I came here a few years ago and got a drubbing for using 'cis' went away and did some reading and have mostly lurked since. You've been an education and a half Thanks

YourVagesty · 10/06/2020 18:38

Oh. My. God

I got a third through her statement and had to stand up to walk around because I had a sudden jolt of excess energy. This has to be a turning point. This letter will be read around the world!

And I'm also chuckling to myself thinking about how the 'suck my lady dick' blegh) brigade will receive this. They will be so confused! The little woman has not apologised to them!

teawamutu · 10/06/2020 18:38

I emailed her - thank you for that address, sounds like the huge amount of support she got last time made a difference to her.

And MNHQ and Justine, Flowers from me for taking the principled stance you have. I know it's cost you.

GalOopNorth · 10/06/2020 18:38

Thank you JK. Flowers

RaveOnThisCrazyFeeling · 10/06/2020 18:38

Wonderful... I can't think when I've been so grateful to anyone.

I sobbed when I read that she made direct contact with Magdalen. I'm so glad that Magdalen would have known she had an admirer in JKR, and that such an influential ally as her was just waiting for the right time to raise her voice. Kudos to Magdalen for never 'outing' JKR before she was ready.

I sobbed again, harder and longer, when I finished reading. The sheer relief at having someone of JKR's stature bringing so much daylight to this. It's overwhelming.

HUCKMUCK · 10/06/2020 18:37

I wish I could articulate myself half as well as this. What a great piece of writing.

I certainly can identify with what she says about women not wanting to speak out for fears they have about their jobs.

Thank you JKR.