In June, Rowling penned a lengthy blog post airing her views, saying that as a domestic abuse and sexual assault survivor, she has “concerns around single sex spaces.” The blog post was widely panned, and Harry Potter film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint  spoke out in defense of transgender people. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. A few months ago, JK Rowling received backlash after commenting on a headline that read: ‘Opinion: Creating a more equal post-Covid-19 world for people. Wimpund? Woomud?’, ‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. "One wonders what critics of Rowling's stance on trans issues will make of a book whose moral seems to be: never trust a man in a dress," reviewer Jake Kerridge wrote. Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe spoke out in support of the trans community, Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane defends JK Rowling and ‘doesn’t think’ her trans comments were ‘offensive’, JK Rowling sparks outrage with ‘cross-dressing serial killer’ in new book after past transgender row. Her comments led actors who starred in film adaptations of her books to disagree with her. "As a children's charity, we are bearing witness to the very real hurt felt by young people who once saw Ms. Rowling's fiction as a place of comfort, friendship and escape. British author and screenwriter J.K. Rowling at the UK premiere of the film 'Fantastic Beasts: The ... [+] Crimes of Grindelwald' in 2018. She has since spoken out on the topic of transgender rights several times, and wrote an essay on the issue that was countered by Harry Potter stars including Daniel Radcliffe. It isn’t hate to speak the truth. "Transgender women are women. Reaction on social media was swift, with #RIPJKRowling trending on Twitter by early Monday afternoon, as critics and former fans argued that Troubled Blood’s villain is another example of the author’s alleged transphobia. "Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told that they aren't who they say they are," Watson wrote. Warning: contains spoilers for Troubled Blood. Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular character, and Emma Watson, who played Hermoine Granger, also expressed their support for the transgender community. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. The book will be published under Rowling’s pseudonym Robert Galbraith on September 15. In her nearly 3,700-word essay, Rowling explained how her own experiences influenced her view, disclosing that she is a domestic abuse and sexual assault survivor. All market data delayed 20 minutes. J.K. Rowling proved her commitment to being transphobic in her new fictional book, Troubled Blood, and Cynthia Nixon also called out the Harry Potter author for … Rowling is single-mindedly obsessed with trans people and actively frames them as predators in her novels,” tweeted culture critic Elle Dawson, also referencing the second Galbraith book, The Silkworm, that was previously denounced for portraying a transgender character as aggressive. Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe spoke out in support of the trans community, seemingly denouncing Rowling’s earlier comments. Authors at JK Rowling's literary agency quit over company's refusal to speak out on transgender rights, JK Rowling explains her gender identity views in essay amid backlash. In June, she posted a tweet mocking an article that made reference to "people who menstruate," urging writers to use the term "woman. Trump downplaying the virus, Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale to close New Haven restaurant, Coronavirus Updates: Total coronavirus cases in CT surpass 60,000, Wolcott police identify man killed during shooting. I'm sure there used to be a word for those people," she tweeted. That's me talking like a grumpy old man, but you just think, 'Oh, get over yourself. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. 17 comments Is JK Rowling just trolling everyone at this point? It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Her tweet was greeted by people calling her ‘transphobic’ and pointing out that it’s not just cis-gendered women who menstruate. Many started labelling Rowling as a TERF: a trans-exclusionary radical feminist. "This is a long-standing and somewhat tired trope, responsible for the demonization of a small group of people, simply hoping to live their lives with dignity," a spokesperson said in a statement to CNN. Use the 'Report' link on I don't know why but there's a whole Twitter generation of people who hang around waiting to be offended. Previous bylines: Gotham Gazette, Bklyner, Thrillist, Task & Purpose and xoJane. Along with the three companion books written for charity, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Don't knowingly lie about anyone (Dave Hogan/Getty Images), Rowling then penned an essay on the matter, attempting to explain her perspective and revealed she was “worried about the new trans activism.”, It prompted some "Harry Potter" stars to speak out against her anti-trans views. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Troubled Blood, the latest instalment in the Strike series, features a transvestite man who kills women. Wimpund? Published Tuesday, "Troubled Blood" by Robert Galbraith -- Rowling's crime writer pseudonym -- is the fifth installment in the Cormoran Strike series. ", Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, J.K. Rowling, and Rupert Grint in 2010 The evidence that women are still routinely oppressed by threats of violence, no matter how successful they are, is a lesson to everyone. JK Rowling's new book comes under fire AGAIN as readers brand the author 'patronising and deeply snobbish' for writing a working class character's dialogue differently. JK Rowling is to publish a new children’s book, a fairy tale “about truth and the abuse of power” that she has kept in her attic for years, for free online for children in lockdown. Following the reaction, Rowling published an essay about gender identity on her website and explained why she chose to share her views. … Threats of harming another Her latest book might cause those still enjoying her books to question that sentiment," the Mermaids statement added. Nonetheless, #RIPJKRowling captured the top of the hashtag charts on Tuesday, and put Rowling back in the controversy spotlight. Books. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. When contacted by The Independent, Rowling’s representatives declined to comment. countered by Harry Potter stars including Daniel Radcliffe. But I ask you to look inside your heart and question what is really happening here.”, Another wrote: “JK Rowling could have just... not done all of this and her trans fans (there are lots) would have continued to support her. The book, which is the latest release in the Strike detective series that Rowling writes under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, centres around a cisgender male serial killer who fetishises women’s clothing, and in one instance in the book, disguises himself as a woman to trick the person he is abducting. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. Rowling tweeted: ‘”People who menstruate”. Award-winning poet Saeed Jones wrote on Twitter: “I almost appreciate the effort JK Rowling is making to remove any vestige of nuance from our understanding of who she is and how she plans on using her time, energy and fortune.”, Rowling has not commented on this latest dustup, but previously defended her views on transgenderism in a blog post: “I refuse to bow down to a movement that I believe is doing demonstrable harm in seeking to erode ‘woman’ as a political and biological class and offering cover to predators like few before it.”. Trans women are women. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. JK Rowling is releasing a new book ; JK Rowling has released a brand new Harry Potter; JK Rowling to pen a new Harry Potter story; New Harry Potters for Christmas; J. What J. K. Rowling is now experiencing recalls what Salman Rushdie endured in the early ’90s after his depiction of Mohammed in 'The Satanic Verses'. You may opt-out by, Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change, JK Rowling’s latest book is about a murderous cis man who dresses as a woman to kill his victims, Vera Bradley Launches Harry Potter Line Amid J.K. Rowling’s Ongoing Twitter Battles, ‘Sex Is Real’: JK Rowling’s Support For Woman Fired Over Gender Remarks Stirs Debate. “It was really painful for him because so much of his childhood was tied up with Harry Potter.”, JK Rowling’s latest book is about a murderous cis man who dresses as a woman to kill his victims (Pink News), Vera Bradley Launches Harry Potter Line Amid J.K. 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