TRIGGERnometry "Modern Feminism Involves Casual Man-Hating" - Meghan Murphy
May 24, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Meghan Murphy, an independent journalist and founder of Feminist Current, shares her provocative views on modern feminism. She examines the challenging dynamics between gender identity and women's rights, particularly in light of recent controversies. Murphy critiques the focus on identity issues at the expense of pressing women's issues, calling for more inclusive dialogue. She also discusses the negative impact of pornography on gender perceptions and emphasizes the importance of free speech in today’s polarized conversations.
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Twitter Ban
- Meghan Murphy was permanently banned from Twitter after referencing a man, Jonathan Yaniv, who filed human rights complaints against female estheticians.
- Yaniv refused to wax male genitals, claiming transphobic discrimination because he identified as female.
Importance of Sex Definition
- Allowing men to self-identify as women threatens women's spaces like prisons and sports.
- Biological differences between sexes necessitate defining "woman" to protect women's rights.
Feminist Erosion of Reality
- Some feminists erode reality by denying biological sex differences.
- The gender pay gap, for example, is often misrepresented.