TRIGGERnometry We Proved Trans Women are Men - Maya Forstater
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Apr 27, 2025 Maya Forstater, a British gender-critical activist and co-founder of Sex Matters, delves into the complexities of gender identity and the significance of biological sex in law. She discusses the implications of recent UK Supreme Court rulings on women's rights and the contrasting responses in Scotland and England. Forstater also highlights the need for a balanced discourse on gender, the educational challenges regarding gender identity, and the importance of mental health care access for trans individuals. Her insights spark a thoughtful conversation on navigating these controversial topics.
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Supreme Court Defines Woman by Sex
- Legal bodies misunderstood sex as a mere piece of paper for 15 years, harming women's protections.
- The UK Supreme Court unanimously affirmed that a woman is an adult human female under the law.
Sex Matters for Safety and Society
- Ignoring biological sex differences harms women and societal safety.
- Treating sex as mutable corrupts institutions, data, and safeguarding systems.
Re-educate Institutions on Sex
- Institutions must re-educate and align policies to recognize biological sex for fairness.
- Stop default inclusion of trans women in women's spaces until laws fully protect women.