Using the word 'muggle' is now transphobic

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[–]Three_oneFourWanted for thought crimes in countless ideologies 22 insightful - 2 fun22 insightful - 1 fun23 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

For your first question, I have absolutely no idea who uses that word out of context of wizards

For your second question, they say that it is offensive because it reminds them how an evil transphobe has had such an impact on culture.

[–]SerpensInferna 9 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 0 fun10 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I have seen the word 'muggle' come to be associated in the common parlance with 'normie'. For instance, as a neo-pagan, many of my neo-pagan acquaintances use it to refer to non-neo-pagans. Likewise, a friend who is heavily involved in the BDSM scene will use 'muggle' to refer to those who are not, in reference to her subculture.

[–]ArthnoldManacatsaman🇬🇧🌳🟦 10 insightful - 1 fun10 insightful - 0 fun11 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Indeed. 'Muggle' has become a generic term for someone who is an outsider.