The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

Chapter 5: The Tweets

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Mar 14, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Rowling Supports Forstater

  • J.K. Rowling tweeted support for Maya Forstater, who lost her job over tweets about sex and gender.
  • Forstater opposed the UK's self-ID proposal, arguing biological sex is immutable.
INSIGHT

Stock on Forstater Ruling

  • Kathleen Stock was shocked by the Forstater ruling, finding it illogical.
  • It set a dangerous precedent, threatening women expressing concerns about self-ID.
ANECDOTE

Rowling's Decision

  • Rowling felt the Forstater tribunal was wrong and decided to speak up.
  • She warned her management team about the tweet's potential impact.
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