Author JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, said she was aware that her views on transgender issues would “make a lot of people deeply unhappy” and that many fans of her work would not be happy with her explanations. Guard.
Speaking to Megan Phelps-Roper, host of The Witch Trials of JK Rowling podcast, the author said she believes she takes a position that finds expression in her work, despite accusations that the Harry Potter novels betray her ideas.
“When I was first concerned and then deeply concerned about what I saw as a cultural movement whose methods were illiberal and whose ideas were questionable, I certainly knew that if I spoke frankly, many people who loved my books would be deeply displeased with me. said.
According to her, she started to worry for her own safety and the life of her family due to the threats and accusations of disrespectful behavior towards transgender people. However, he still thinks it’s important to keep talking about the issue and argues that time will tell if he is right to take this position. The author emphasized that he is fighting what he sees as “a powerful, insidious, misogynistic movement that has gained enormous popularity in highly influential sections of society”, just as his character Harry Potter fights death eaters who “demonize and dehumanize those who don’t.” i don’t look like them
Rowling had previously come under fire after joking about her attempt to replace the word “woman” with “menstruating.” Later, she was repeatedly accused of transphobia. Writer declarationthat he did not care about the fate of his creative legacy against the backdrop of these scandals.