deadringer
I am relatively new to all this, feminism and trans issues, and I can't understand why people who have concerns about self id are considered transphobes.
Because all and any dissent, or even questioning is not allowed.
Mumsnet is about the only place where people can talk about it. In an exchange of opinion, such as this thread.
It is a hugely important issue. I can't stress that enough.
The very definition of the word woman is under threat. And there are many people who would like to see it so.
This got nothing really to do with trans people at all. Many people on here know trans people, have family members who are trans, or children, or are trans themself.
It's about women. Their rights. Hard fought for and in danger of disappearing. The most important of which, at the moment, is the right to a voice.
The transactivist hashtag #nodebate is not an accident.
And yes, some of the people who are advocating all this are trans. But many, many aren't.
It's when you see people who say they stand up for women, quite gleefully prepared to abandon them, it becomes a real concern.
If you read any of the threads on the feminist board about this, firstly, be aware that many women are quite a long way ahead on this journey. The anger and fear is a slow burn, but it's very real.
Secondly, uncork the wine. You'll need it.
