Renowned queer feminist writer and philosopher, Judith Butler, has talked about JK Rowling’s controversial position on trans people, saying the Harry Potter author has “not used her public position well” and “fostered hated and misunderstanding”.
In an interview with journalist and LGBTQ+ activist, Owen Jones, Butler discussed trans rights, feminism and intersectionality.
Jones asked: “JK Rowling has been treated as a martyr by much of the British media after using her very large platform to make comments on trans people and trans rights.
What’s your take on that?”JK RowlingButler responded: “It’s terrible that she chose to make public these views, and that she didn’t have a chance to work them out in a less public venue.