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Is there any way to explain to people that being against TRA ideology doesn't make me right wing?

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UnlockedXCX · 17/06/2025 16:36

I don't know why it feels so much like admitting to be homophobic or racist. I know it isn't, but I don't quite know how to place that into words.

Is it because what they claim to be transphobic is just reality (even TRAs admit AMABs can't become AFABs and vice versa), whereas homophobia and racism are indeed built upon stereotypes?

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Lengokengo · 17/06/2025 16:56

Say something that they feel similarly patronised by.

‘ gosh that false right wing trope has really spread. It’s concerning how people are gullible enough to fall for it without doing any critical analysis. Where did you hear it? They really want to tell you how to think don’t they!’

RedToothBrush · 17/06/2025 16:53

Errrrr because how on earth do you protect transpeople, women and lesbians in law if you can't see sex and sex is not key to defining them?

Can't see sex, can't see sexism.
Can't see sex, can't see homophobia.
Can't see sex, also can't see transphobia.
Can't see sex, you don't know who is a woman, who is male, and who is trans.
Can't see sex, how does a doctor treat a patient without harming them or leaving themselves open to a court case for discrimination?
Can't see sex, how do you tell who is trans and who isn't trans. I could claim I'm trans and no one could argue with it.
Can't see sex, how do you know who to mate with and have children?

Tontostitis · 17/06/2025 16:53

Being right wing doesn't make you racist homophobic or a terf. Extremes of both political sides are abhorrent but right wing is not inherently racist homophobic or transphobic and left wing is not angelic inclusive kind and caring you need to address the bigotry head on.

Butchyrestingface · 17/06/2025 16:51

UnlockedXCX · 17/06/2025 16:42

Very powerful statement, but I would like a shot at convincing those I care for that I'm not actually a hateful bigot.

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Are those you care about all TRAs?

Mayne you should give THEM a shot at convincing YOU they’re not all anti-women.

Duckyfondant · 17/06/2025 16:50

In my experience these people don't want to be convinced. They generally haven't given it much thought. Trump mumble mumble bigot mumble far right etc. Maybe ask them to explain themselves in more detail and go from there?

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UnlockedXCX · 17/06/2025 16:42

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 17/06/2025 16:38

You don't need to spend time explaining yourself to people

Very powerful statement, but I would like a shot at convincing those I care for that I'm not actually a hateful bigot.

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didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 17/06/2025 16:38

You don't need to spend time explaining yourself to people

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