Lisa, your writing and analysis is always rational, compassionate, grounded, and factual. This is another excellent example of that. Media outlets should be looking at your coverage as a model of the balanced, fact-based writing that we all should be able to access in any newspaper or news program. Thank you for your work.
Again and again I say: Yes Lisa. You are writing with clarity and compassion. Thank you.
What about the reality of language when it comes to 'transmen' and 'transwomen'?
Why do we need to say that transwomen are women?
Why do we need to deny reality with that kind of language?
When Lia Thomas states that she is a woman and therefore should race against women the simple answer and the answer grounded in reality is: No Lia. You are a transwoman and it would be unfair for you to compete against women. Sports are separated by biological sex categories and not by gender categories.
Reality.
Why is it considered hateful to say that transwomen are transwomen?
This is a very thoughtful and interesting essay. I agree that the ambiguities of language are being used more as a smokescreen than as a mechanism of honest communication. This is the case in a variety of controversial issues (including the abortion debates). I think that that the disingenuous use of language has become a goal — in and of itself — for many people.
Here's another word that Tucker Carlson called "trans care for minors" last night:
"Criminal".
He said, "Castrating children is criminal"...in any culture, at any time...whether chemical or surgical castration, it is all "criminal".
(I watch Carlson to hear what the Right-wing crazies are talking about. And, watch MSNBC to hear what the Left-wing crazies are saying....equal opportunity for crazies on my tv).
Lisa, your writing and analysis is always rational, compassionate, grounded, and factual. This is another excellent example of that. Media outlets should be looking at your coverage as a model of the balanced, fact-based writing that we all should be able to access in any newspaper or news program. Thank you for your work.
Again and again I say: Yes Lisa. You are writing with clarity and compassion. Thank you.
What about the reality of language when it comes to 'transmen' and 'transwomen'?
Why do we need to say that transwomen are women?
Why do we need to deny reality with that kind of language?
When Lia Thomas states that she is a woman and therefore should race against women the simple answer and the answer grounded in reality is: No Lia. You are a transwoman and it would be unfair for you to compete against women. Sports are separated by biological sex categories and not by gender categories.
Reality.
Why is it considered hateful to say that transwomen are transwomen?
I am against prejudice and I am for reality.
2+2=4
We can be compassionate and still be pro reality.
No conflict there.
This is a very thoughtful and interesting essay. I agree that the ambiguities of language are being used more as a smokescreen than as a mechanism of honest communication. This is the case in a variety of controversial issues (including the abortion debates). I think that that the disingenuous use of language has become a goal — in and of itself — for many people.
"Or what if we said “elective gender-based cosmetic interventions” instead of the slippery and ill-defined “gender affirming care?” "
Fantastic!
This will be my new phrase for sure. Absolutely true, every word.
Thank you Lisa!
avoid disinformation on “rapid onset gender dysphoria”
· do not emphasize detransitioning or report disinformation on those who stop transition-related care
So I'm all for avoiding disinformation on these things! But reporting on rogd isn't disinformation.
They could stop saying the number who detransition is small since no one knows what it is. Saying it is small is disinformation!
Great article!
And great suggestions!
Thank you!
Here's another word that Tucker Carlson called "trans care for minors" last night:
"Criminal".
He said, "Castrating children is criminal"...in any culture, at any time...whether chemical or surgical castration, it is all "criminal".
(I watch Carlson to hear what the Right-wing crazies are talking about. And, watch MSNBC to hear what the Left-wing crazies are saying....equal opportunity for crazies on my tv).
Yes, that's a great idea!!