Unpopular opinion: parts of third-wave feminism directly led to the rise of trans ideology

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[–]Aureus[S] 10 insightful - 1 fun10 insightful - 0 fun11 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Not sure if I 100% agree but that's an interesting take.

The entire concept of transitioning to a woman is based on the idea that there are innate traits associated with being a woman and if a man shows any of these traits, it's because he is actually a woman.

I know what you mean and it's a ridiculous phenomenon. "This boy is playing with dolls and likes pink? Must actually be a girl! Quick, get the plastic surgeon!" You're totally right about the various movements you describe as essentialist.

This is obviously a problem because sex is not a social construct. Sex is just your biological function.

I'd describe this as "essentialist" thought too though, at least for the purposes of my OP. Let me know if there's a better word to describe it.

[–]Radfeminist 11 insightful - 1 fun11 insightful - 0 fun12 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

oh no, I meant that to be essentialist. They attempt to be deconstructive but ended up being essentialist is what I mean to say.