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[–]jet199 13 insightful - 2 fun13 insightful - 1 fun14 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

As shown on that thread, they can't use clear language for basic stuff so they are going to end up either excluding or repressing victims rather than supporting them. Obviously you can't work on prevention if you can't even name the people most likely to offend.

Certainly if someone signs up to queer theory, trans or not, that is all about breaking down people's boundaries which is exactly the opposite of what victims of sexual crimes need.

[–]worried19 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah, but I don't think it's fair to assume Ruggles has a bad motivation here. Lots of trans natal females have experienced sexual abuse. Someone can be totally wrong on the trans issue and still have genuine concern and empathy for victims of assault.