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Boswell School removes JKR's name from school house

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Goatsaregreat · 04/01/2022 13:47

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10367133/JK-Rowling-cancelled-Performing-arts-school-drops-Harry-Potter-author-transgender-row.html

The top comment pertinently states:
So basically this school doesn't support women's rights. Over 7,000 likes and the article's only been online for a few hours.

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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 04/01/2022 14:57

I bet you anything whoever suggested Kelly Holmes knows and did it on purpose.

It is a continual feature of this debate that those telling you to educate yourself know less than you.

Sophoclesthefox · 04/01/2022 14:55

@BattyOrange

JK Rowling actually said when giving her views of transpeople: "I believe the majority of trans-identified people not only pose zero threat to others, but are vulnerable for all the reasons I’ve outlined. Trans people need and deserve protection. Like women, they’re most likely to be killed by sexual partners. Trans women who work in the sex industry, particularly trans women of colour, are at particular risk. [......] I feel nothing but empathy and solidarity with trans women who’ve been abused by men. So I want trans women to be safe."

It seems to me that Boswell could be accused of transphobia in this comment: "in light of J.K Rowling’s comments and viewpoints surrounding trans people. Her views on this issue do not align with our school policy and school beliefs" that indicates Boswell don't agree with JKR's assertion that the majority of transpeople pose no threat, are vulnerable and need and deserve protection.
Or am I missing something...

Oh dear, it just gets worse,doesn’t it? Grin
BattyOrange · 04/01/2022 14:54

JK Rowling actually said when giving her views of transpeople:
"I believe the majority of trans-identified people not only pose zero threat to others, but are vulnerable for all the reasons I’ve outlined. Trans people need and deserve protection. Like women, they’re most likely to be killed by sexual partners. Trans women who work in the sex industry, particularly trans women of colour, are at particular risk. [......] I feel nothing but empathy and solidarity with trans women who’ve been abused by men. So I want trans women to be safe."

It seems to me that Boswell could be accused of transphobia in this comment: "in light of J.K Rowling’s comments and viewpoints surrounding trans people. Her views on this issue do not align with our school policy and school beliefs" that indicates Boswell don't agree with JKR's assertion that the majority of transpeople pose no threat, are vulnerable and need and deserve protection.
Or am I missing something...

Goatsaregreat · 04/01/2022 14:53

[quote Apollo441]Well they haven't done their research (how surprising!)
mobile.twitter.com/damekellyholmes/status/1122453338430279680?lang=en-GB[/quote]
Grin
Incredible how many women understand science, biology and facts isn't it?

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RocketSurgeon · 04/01/2022 14:50

[quote Apollo441]Well they haven't done their research (how surprising!)
mobile.twitter.com/damekellyholmes/status/1122453338430279680?lang=en-GB[/quote]
Awesome Apollo 🙌🏻

Sophoclesthefox · 04/01/2022 14:48

Your patience for your vigils is admirable, Arabella Grin

I hope you’ve put on your thermals, though, it’s nippy out and I think you might have a long wait…

Whinge · 04/01/2022 14:44

@ArabellaScott

Go on then, talk your way out of that one, Boswell School.

I am so glad I have brought my folding chair! This is a vigil I am going to enjoy!

You might need to swap that folding chair for a bench or 2. I'm sure there are plenty who will be waiting with you. Grin
ArabellaScott · 04/01/2022 14:42

Go on then, talk your way out of that one, Boswell School.

I am so glad I have brought my folding chair! This is a vigil I am going to enjoy!

Sophoclesthefox · 04/01/2022 14:35

That’s delicious Grin

In their drive to get the witch to the metaphorical ducking stool, they’ve neglected to notice that her replacement is also on record for the wrong think 🤣

Go on then, talk your way out of that one, Boswell School.

ArabellaScott · 04/01/2022 14:27

[quote Apollo441]Well they haven't done their research (how surprising!)
mobile.twitter.com/damekellyholmes/status/1122453338430279680?lang=en-GB[/quote]
Grin

MsFogi · 04/01/2022 14:22

I hope all the parents are writing in to complain and the governors are asking serious questions of the leadership team.

Whinge · 04/01/2022 14:21

@ArtemesiaK

It will be embarrassing for them when they have to cancel Dame Kelly as well :)
Won't it just Grin
Vapeyvapevape · 04/01/2022 14:18

My dd went to Boswells's, I have nothing good to say about it.

ArtemesiaK · 04/01/2022 14:17

It will be embarrassing for them when they have to cancel Dame Kelly as well :)

AryaStarkWolf · 04/01/2022 14:13

@ArtemesiaK

Being replaced by Dame Kelly Holmes, though? What are her thoughts on transwomen in women's sport, I wonder?
Delicious justice for the school though......
Apollo441 · 04/01/2022 14:12

Well they haven't done their research (how surprising!)
mobile.twitter.com/damekellyholmes/status/1122453338430279680?lang=en-GB

Goatsaregreat · 04/01/2022 14:00

As a number of the comments pointed out - if competing against biological men, she'd never have succeeded. The comments are a wonder to behold in terms of complete exasperation about all this.

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ArtemesiaK · 04/01/2022 13:51

Being replaced by Dame Kelly Holmes, though? What are her thoughts on transwomen in women's sport, I wonder?

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