Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson can “keep” their potential apologies to themselves, JK Rowling said. Their relationship continues to deteriorate due to the British writer's extreme stance (which some circles have strongly criticized) on transgender rights. Now Rowling has slammed stars following a groundbreaking report on gender transition in the UK.
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JK Rowling She had a very good relationship with the actors Harry Potter movies Based on her books. However, she first faced criticism from several actors when she shared controversial comments about Transgender people. Since then, her relationships with the stars have worsened.
Daniel Radcliffefilm Harry Potter, He previously wrote an article about The Trevor Projectwhere he supported the transgender community and apologized for the “pain” Rowling's comments caused them.
On the other side Emma Watsonfilm Hermione Granger“I want my trans fans to know that I and so many other people around the world see, respect, and love you for who you are,” she wrote. Additionally, she reportedly pinned Rowling at the 2022 BAFTA Awards.
JK Rowling criticizes Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. He will never forgive them
RowlingShe, who has not stopped criticizing transgender people for several years, published a series of tweets in which she pointed them out Report by Dr. Hilary Cassa British pediatrician who has noticed an increase in the number of young patients wondering about their gender.
In her opinion, British healthcare is not adequately prepared to help them, and there is a lack of scientific research to support hormone therapy in children and teenagers.
“Over the past four years Hilary Cass He conducted the most robust review of the medical evidence on the subject Gender transition Children that have ever been carried out. (…) I understand that his conclusions must come as a seismic shock to those who have persecuted and denounced whistleblowers and discredited opponents as bigots and fanatics. Transgender. But trying to discredit Hilary Cass's work is not just wrong. “This is extremely harmful,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Following the discussion, one X user wrote to the writer: “I'm just waiting for Dan and Emma (Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson – Editor.) They will publicly apologize to you… knowing that you will forgive them.
Rowling replied: “Unfortunately, this will not be the case. Celebrities who have embraced the movement to undermine women's hard-earned rights and who have used their platforms to encourage underage transition can reserve their apologies For traumatized people who are undergoing transition and are exposed to the harmful influence of women who use gender-specific spaces.
Her comment emerged following information in the media that the author may be questioned by the police for incorrectly identifying the gender of transgender people according to Scotland's new hate crime law.
However, Rowling, who often writes online that trans women are not women, vowed to continue “calling a man a man” despite the new “ridiculous law”. She added that she would not delete posts on social media that might violate her. She has previously stated that she would rather go to prison than refer to a transgender person by their preferred pronouns.
Ultimately, police said Rowling's comments “were not assessed as criminal” and confirmed that no further action would be taken.
JK Rowling has been accused of transphobia. Criticizes transgender people
It all started in 2020 when… JK Rowling Share on Twitter an entry referencing the article in which the words were used “menstruating people”. The British novelist was clearly amused by the term. “I'm sure there was a word for people like this. Anyone help me? Wombin'? Wimpin'? Womund?” She wrote in her post indicating that she meant the word “women.”
The first wave of criticism did not stop the mother “Harry Potter” before they continue to express their opinions. “If gender is not real, the reality that women around the world live will be erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of gender deprives us of many opportunities to discuss our lives meaningfully. Telling the truth is not hate,” she said in another interview. .
Rowling has been accused of promotion TransgenderAnd it was also called TERF-AAny radical feminism excludes trans people from the discourse. At the same time, Internet users began to accuse the writer of having years ago expressed her support for Maya Forstarter, a tax specialist who lost her job due to transphobic entries on the Internet.
“Blanket language calling women “menstruating” and “people with vulvas” seems insulting and dehumanizing to many women. I understand why trans activists find this language appropriate and polite, but for those of us who have heard degrading insults directed at us by violent men, it is not neutral; “It is hostile and alienating,” Rowling said in the column, “JK Rowling writes about her reasons for speaking out on issues related to gender and sexuality.”
Many fans of Harry's books turned away from Rowling and were shocked by her views. In addition, discussions about the problematic content in the father's books have erupted on social media Harry Potter. In addition to transphobia, accusations have been made against Rowling Anti-Semitism, racism whether Xenophobia (You can read more about this in the text: “This is how slavery is promoted? We explain why Harry Potter fans do not want to buy the new game.”).
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