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A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein
J.K. Rowling’s Spiral into Madness (with ContraPoints)
Mar 26, 2024
ContraPoints and Matt Bernstein discuss J.K. Rowling's controversial transphobic statements, online conflicts, language's role in transphobia, and the link between transphobia and right-wing ideologies. They critique Rowling's harmful claims and delve into the importance of inclusivity and feminism in gender identity debates.
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- Ignoring history's lessons can lead to dangerous beliefs and actions
- Peaceful protests are not the only effective strategy for social change
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The Historical Institute for Sexual Research and Nazi Book Burnings
During the rise of the Nazi party, the Institute for Sexual Research housed research on sexuality and gender by Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld. In 1933, the Nazis burned 20,000 books on the street from the institute, which included early research on gender affirming surgeries and patient Lily Elbe, the Danish girl.
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