The trans tipping point and why transphobes are transphobic

Toby Morris from New Zealand has made a to the point series of drawings explaining why we see so much transphobia right now and what we can do about it.

You can see the whole series here, but here are a few examples.

It is extremely important that we see through the fears that fuel transphobia, homophobia, racism and sexism. We need to move the discussion from endless debates about “free speech” and “gender cults” to a discussion about what causes such fears in the first place.

The transgender struggle in New Zealand

Re: has posted an interesting video on the rise of transphobic TERFism in New Zealand and the effects it has had on transgender people.

Baz Macdonald writes:

In February, a new group, Speak Up For Women, managed to stop a law change that would have made it easier for trans people to update their gender on their birth certificate.

The division has caused significant harm. Many people are wary of discussing the issue, but given how divisive it is, and the effect it’s having in our Parliament, it can’t be ignored.

It is interesting to see how trans-exclusionary radical feminists in New Zealand are using the exact same arguments as racists and homophobes have used before: “We are not against [insert race, sexuality or gender variance here], we just do not want them in our neighborhood.” 

A meeting with the world’s first transgender MP, Georgina Beyer, and transgender advocate Caitlin Spice

Transgender lives, feminism, freedom of speech and “gender critical”/transphobic TERFs – as seen from New Zealand. For transgender laughter and tears, watch this video!

Alice Snedden (photo above) writes:

You’ve heard the term used in relation to high profile women such as JK Rowling, but what are trans exclusionary radical feminists, or TERFs, really all about? In this episode, Alice heads to Wellington to meet with the world’s first transgender MP, Georgina Beyer, and transgender advocate Caitlin Spice to hear about their experiences living in a society built upon rigid gender roles. 

Why are some people so afraid of trans people? And do so-called TERFs deserve to be called feminists? From there, Alice attends the Feminism 2020 event hosted by “gender critical” group Speak Up For Women in Parliament’s Banquet Hall. 

Hoping to ask questions of their most prominent speakers, what ensues is a police report, a legal battle and not a hell of a lot of free speech.​

More episodes here!