A new poll shows that only 36 percent of Democrats believe that being a man or a woman is something that can't be changed. In fact, the more education you have, the more you believe that a man can become a woman.
.@UMassPoll: 60% of Americans say that being a man or a woman is something that is permanent and can't be changed, including:
— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) June 19, 2023
— 90% of Republicans
— 64% of Independents
— 36% of Dems
— 65% (no college)
— 38% (postgraduate)
— 49% (18-29)
— 60% (30-54)https://t.co/CiOHzpoFxo pic.twitter.com/nvcoz8GN0F
As Twitchy reported last week, the trans rights crowd went crazy when the Associated Press Stylebook defined the word TERF — trans-exclusionary radical feminist — and urged reporters not to use the slur. J.K. Rowling is perhaps the most famous TERF.
The Atlantic has decided to look into this "emerging" brand of feminism that believes female bodies are built differently from male bodies.
"Reactionary feminism offers pungent criticism of liberal “choice feminism” and its laissez-faire attitude to the exploitation of women who have ostensibly chosen their circumstances," @helenlewis writes: https://t.co/28wVkgfCrU
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) June 18, 2023
Helen Lewis sounds like a clown. Let's hear her out:
But in the past few years, an emergent strand of feminism has questioned these assumptions. “Reactionary feminism”—the name was popularized by the British writer Mary Harrington—rests on a premise that sounds far more radical today than it once did: Men and women are different. In her 2022 book, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, Louise Perry argues that individual physical variation “is built upon a biological substrate. Liberal feminists and trans activists may do their best to deny this, but it is still true that only one half of the human race is capable of getting pregnant, and—failing the invention of artificial wombs—this will remain true indefinitely.” Perry also argues for “evolved psychological differences between the sexes.” Men are innately much hornier, more eager for sexual variety, and much less likely to catch feelings from a one-night stand, she believes. Modern hookup culture serves men very well but forces women to deny their natural urges toward seeking commitment, affection, and protection.
Party of science, y'all. "Inevitably, reactionary feminism’s focus on sex differences has been welcomed by many on the political right—who enjoy portraying liberals as reality deniers and themselves as no-nonsense realists," Lewis adds.
Wait, men and women are different? I had no idea. Was this discovered recently by AI?
— Sherrilyn Sezso (@SherrilynJ77881) June 19, 2023
Feminism was taught a hard lesson by Gender Ideology - real differences exist between the two sexes. pic.twitter.com/CrQGKkrFqa
— The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole84) June 19, 2023
“Emerging?” Nah.
— AJ Kay (@AJKayWriter) June 19, 2023
I’m old enough to remember when Women’s Studies wasn’t about men.
Dude...it's the original feminism
— StewMama✈ Cari- Radically Moderate (@StewMama71) June 19, 2023
Oh, my. And it’s in The Atlantic, so there’s no possible way for me to get to the punchline of this article on what’s left of my lunch break.
— Adrienne White (@Adrienne1001) June 19, 2023
Is feminism a new concept for you?
— Phileas Frogg (@PFroggEsq) June 19, 2023
Emerging?
— Rosco Roberts (@RoscoRoberts1) June 19, 2023
So that thing where they all wore the pussy hats was what then?
Feminism has done that since it’s inception. If you truly believe feminism JUST NOW focuses on the particular needs and rights of people with female bodies, you’re too ignorant to take seriously.
— Alex Shepard 🇺🇸 (@Sinnersaint39) June 19, 2023
So it's "reactionary feminism" to not want a biological male sharing the showers with your daughter.
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