An American friend who is very pro-choice posted something on social media about the repeal of Roe vs Wade in the US.
In response, a male friend of hers posted berated her for transphobia because she’d mentioned the word woman and referred to female reproductive organs.
She posted a lengthy apology about how “grateful” and “humbled” she was to have been called out on this. She apologised for “neglecting to consider people with penises” and promised to be “careful” not to deny other people’s identities when expressing her opinions in case she unwittingly perpetuates “harmful attitudes”.
What. The. Fuck. Is. Going. On???
When did people start talking - and thinking - like this? OK, some trans men and NB people don’t identify with the word woman but that doesn’t change the fact that abortion is an issue that specifically and exclusively affects people with FEMALE bodies (commonly known as women) and I cannot imagine how or why it is considered transphobic to acknowledge that. And it certainly has fuck all to do with “people with penises”, however they identify.
I just don’t understand. The post reads like it was written by a member of a cult. Or like I’ve said elsewhere, like 1984. I find it incredibly sinister and disturbing.
To be kind and considerate towards minority groups who are suffering oppression is commendable but to put their feelings above everything else, even when the topic in question doesn’t even concern them, and to apologise for failing to do so - that’s just fucking insane.