Collecting and refuting all the tired arguments bigots use, so you don't have to.
This one is a hot mess of factual error and logical fallacy, but it’s an argument that appeals to otherwise progressive people who truly believe that they are guarding against the erosion of women’s rights. Self-identification of gender shouldn’t be allowed, so the argument goes, because men will pretend to be women so they can … Continue reading The argument: “Trans people are a risk to women in rape shelters”
Someone who is suddenly interested in a vulnerable minority group only when it suits their agenda. A classic example is the favourite fall-back for bigots that ‘money shouldn’t be spent on refugees – we should look after our homeless veterans first’ - despite never showing the slightest interest in reducing homelessness at any other time. … Continue reading The Selective Advocate
A common part of the bullshit that's spouted about trans women is that it is unfair to cis women to compete against them in sport. Rather than get drawn into a discussion about hormone balance and muscle mass, ask yourself the following question: Is this person concerned with inequity to women in sport across the … Continue reading Trans women are unfair in sport
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