Why J.K. Rowling's Tweet Was Transphobic and Hurtful
MuggleCast: The Harry Potter Re-Read Podcast · Harry Potter
January 5, 202042m 12s
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Show Notes
In this special installment, Rori Porter, a transfemme member of the Harry Potter fandom, joins the MuggleCasters to discuss why J.K. Rowling's December 19th tweet was transphobic and hurtful.
Rori explains the court battle the tweet is in reference to, what Rowling's doing by saying this, and how it affects trans people. We also discuss the role inclusion and acceptance has played in the Harry Potter fandom, and where we go from here.
Check out TransStudent.org to learn more about the trans community, and click here to read Rori's piece published to Medium.
Rori explains the court battle the tweet is in reference to, what Rowling's doing by saying this, and how it affects trans people. We also discuss the role inclusion and acceptance has played in the Harry Potter fandom, and where we go from here.
Check out TransStudent.org to learn more about the trans community, and click here to read Rori's piece published to Medium.
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