Daniel Radcliffe responds to JK Rowling's Transphobia and Trans Erasure

[Gagaloo911 12,959]

By Daniel Radcliffe

I realize that certain press outlets will probably want to paint this as in-fighting between J.K. Rowling and myself, but that is really not what this is about, nor is it what’s important right now. While Jo is unquestionably responsible for the course my life has taken, as someone who has been honored to work with and continues to contribute to The Trevor Project for the last decade, and just as a human being, I feel compelled to say something at this moment.

Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I. According to The Trevor Project, 78% of transgender and nonbinary youth reported being the subject of discrimination due to their gender identity. It’s clear that we need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm.

I am still learning how to be a better ally, so if you want to join me in learning more about transgender and nonbinary identities check out The Trevor Project’s Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth. It’s an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics, including the differences between sex and gender, and shares best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary people.

To all the people who now feel that their experience of the books has been tarnished or diminished, I am deeply sorry for the pain these comments have caused you. I really hope that you don’t entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you. If these books taught you that love is the strongest force in the universe, capable of overcoming anything; if they taught you that strength is found in diversity, and that dogmatic ideas of pureness lead to the oppression of vulnerable groups; if you believe that a particular character is trans, nonbinary, or gender fluid, or that they are gay or bisexual; if you found anything in these stories that resonated with you and helped you at any time in your life — then that is between you and the book that you read, and it is sacred. And in my opinion nobody can touch that. It means to you what it means to you and I hope that these comments will not taint that too much.

Love always,
Dan

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/06/08/daniel-radcliffe-responds-to-j-k-rowlings-tweets-on-gender-identity/?fbclid=IwAR27vx-pvESv1yqR6hUgn13taKGAq_KlTO7wD5WPy7YjIZUANX1Q_zEFhuA

 

[Pennywise 36,080]

1 minute ago, Gagaloo911 said:

Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I. According to The Trevor Project, 78% of transgender and nonbinary youth reported being the subject of discrimination due to their gender identity. It’s clear that we need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm.

 

THIS.

But I'm sure little transphobes will run to this thread to protect her still.

[StarstruckIllusion 53,565]

The real writer of Harry Potter yup

[Reginald 13,841]

Well said. 

[RAMROD 117,124]

Good that Harry Potter actor is more decent that the creator of it.

[LilMonst3r 5,681]

Great respectful way to Stand up for Us. He Truly has a great soul. 

[MJHolland 12,725]

5 minutes ago, Gagaloo911 said:

It’s clear that we need to do more to support transgender and nonbinary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm.

 

THISSS 

Somehow JK Rowling got so caught up in semantics that she forgot that there are real people affected by the words she puts out into the world. 

Like.... trans women — and the entire LGBTQIA community for that matter — are some of the biggest allies for cis women. The existence and identity of trans women does NOT diminish the rights or experiences of cis women. Period. 

If you have a bone to pick with anyone, pick it with cis men for god's sake. Or white supremacy. Or how covid is disproportionately hurting black women. Like there are a million better things to use your platform for right now. Cister snapped. 

[littlepotter 76,612]

1 minute ago, MJHolland said:

THISSS 

Somehow JK Rowling got so caught up in semantics that she forgot that there are real people affected by the words she puts out into the world. 

Like.... trans women — and the entire LGBTQIA community for that matter — are some of the biggest allies for cis women. The existence and identity of trans women does NOT diminish the rights or experiences of cis women. Period. 

If you have a bone to pick with anyone, pick it with cis men for god's sake. Or white supremacy. Or how covid is disproportionately hurting black women. Like there are a million better things to use your platform for right now. Cister snapped. 

Wow... You said it so perfectly. Her ego made her focus on the semantics and while I don't think she necessarily has an agenda against trans people, she definitely is ignorant about the entire issue and for someone like her that's just inacceptable.

[Judas Society 3,596]

A million points for Gryffindor! 

[Baepsae 5,084]

Well said, mr Daniel

Hopefully Jo will learn and use her voice for good in the future

[high heeled fem 3]

25 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

Good that Harry Potter actor is more decent that the creator of it.

My thoughts too.

JK is more wealthy than the queen 

[FATCAT 60,888]

Very well put by Daniel.

If anyone here sees Transphobia on the site, please report it asap, it will be taken care of.

[HausOfAntonio 8,021]

Kids, if you’re not standing up for trans rights, you’re NOT doing activism periodt. 

[Midnightrush891 727]

Such a great response! Truly well thought out and straight from the heart. I love that he’s invited people to learn and grow with him!

[MANiCURE 6 10,306]

I love him even more now...