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Quillette Podcast

How ‘Intersectional Feminism’ Got Hijacked by Men

Dec 4, 2023
Veteran feminist activist Julie Bindel discusses the misappropriation of the term 'feminist,' the distortion of 'intersectional feminism' by men, controversial trans issues, challenges faced by the LGB Alliance, controversy surrounding gender clinics, and contradictions in feminism.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognition of biological sex is imperative to protect women's rights and ensure their safety in women-only spaces.
  • The transgender ideology has had a negative impact on women's rights activism and dissenting voices within the trans community face numerous challenges.

Deep dives

Challenging the Progression of Transgender Ideology

In this podcast episode, the host, Jonathan Kay, interviews veteran feminist activist, author, and pundit Julie Bindel. They discuss the progression of transgender ideology and its impact on women's rights. Julie highlights the importance of acknowledging biological sex and the reality of male violence against women. She shares her experiences of being attacked and bullied for her views. They also delve into the role of class, the changing meaning of the term 'queer,' and the challenges faced by dissident members of the trans community. Julie emphasizes the need to protect women's spaces and safety from potential harm. The conversation touches on Julie's past experiences with conversion therapy and her ongoing fight against gender woo-woo.

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