But who cares that Woman’s Hour bigged up the claim that Fair Play For Women, Woman’s Place UK, and Filia are “transphobic”? Why does it matter? Fair Play For Women explains:
Fair Play For Women are others are often called transphobic. It is a political smear tactic designed to silence us and make others fearful of engaging with us. This is why is it vital that other do not repeat these claims out of context. /1
— FairPlayForWomen (@fairplaywomen) October 21, 2020
'Transphobic' is a serious allegation. The general public understands this word to mean hate, dislike, fear and prejudice towards trans people simply because they are trans. What is lost is that 'some people' who started the smear believe that acknowledging sex is transphobic /3
— FairPlayForWomen (@fairplaywomen) October 21, 2020
In sport for example. Sex matters. It's a legitimate and essential part of policy making to consider whether allowing people born male to play in female teams could be unfair or unsafe for other competitors. 'Some people' think that even raising this concern is transphobic /5
— FairPlayForWomen (@fairplaywomen) October 21, 2020
Repeating allegations that we are transphobic is wrong because 1) it's a very serious allegation linked to hate crime that causes significant reputational damage 2) Most people don't understand who calls us 'transphobic' & why 3) It is a false allegation with no evidence base /7
— FairPlayForWomen (@fairplaywomen) October 21, 2020
Sex-based rights are not transphobic & this idea must not be normalised by broadcasters, newspapers and elected officials. We will continue our work to challenge these false allegations. Please share and support our crowdfunder to make that possible /endhttps://t.co/HnqwxER4wl
— FairPlayForWomen (@fairplaywomen) October 21, 2020
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One response to “Facts are transphobic”
It’s so grossly unfair that unsubstantiated allegations of ‘transphobia’ can ruin lives and reputations, but substantiated evidence of misogyny merits no more than a shrug.