Emma Watson acted within the motion pictures which have been primarily based on the fantasy world created by creator JK Rowling. But whereas Watson is a feminist, Rowling has typically we criticized for having problematic views on the rights and recognition of transgender ladies.
The Harry Potter the creator was not too long ago slammed on Twitter as soon as once more for her anti-trans stance, with netizens calling her ’embarrassing’. It began when, on the event of International Women’s Day, Rowling criticized the UK’s Labor Party on its views on gender and equality, tweeting: “Apparently, under a Labor government, today will become We Who Must Not Be Named Day.”
Apparently, underneath a Labor authorities, immediately will grow to be We Who Must Not Be Named Day.
— JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 8, 2022
She additionally referred to as out Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill that makes it simpler for individuals to formally and legally change their gender, for which she had additionally beforehand lashed out at Nicola Sturgeon, the primary minister of Scotland.
“The legislation @NicolaSturgeon’s making an attempt to move in Scotland will hurt probably the most weak ladies in society: these looking for assist after male violence/rape and incarcerated ladies. Statistics present that imprisoned ladies are already way more prone to have been beforehand abused,” she had tweeted.
Exactly this. The legislation @NicolaSturgeon‘s making an attempt to move in Scotland will hurt probably the most weak ladies in society: these looking for assist after male violence/rape and incarcerated ladies. Statistics present that imprisoned ladies are already way more prone to have been beforehand abused. https://t.co/LPN8cx1Vf4
— JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 5, 2022
The creator then went on to slam Anneliese Dodds, chair of the Labor Party, for answering a query by BBC presenter Emma Barnett on Woman’s Hour on what the Party’s definition for “female” is, saying that it “depends on what the context is”.
This morning you instructed the British public you actually cannot outline what a lady is. What’s the plan, elevate up random objects till you discover one which rattles? https://t.co/QoBPt5HpKf
— JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 8, 2022
But, netizens referred to as out Rowling, saying her remarks are ‘hurtful’. Now, at BAFTA 2022, Watson appeared to have made her displeasure identified. The actor, who performed Hermione Granger within the movies, was launched by host Rebel Wilson on the stage, who stated, “Here to present the next award is Emma Watson. She calls herself a feminist, but we all know she’s a witch.”
To this, Watson replied, “I’m here for all the witches!”
People naturally beloved her response. A clip was shared on social media, and right here is how netizens reacted:
Emma Watson destroying JK #baftas pic.twitter.com/FbyWbBP2ZN
— Joe (@realjoegreeeen) March 13, 2022
“I’m here for *all* of the witches, by the way”
— Joe (@realjoegreeeen) March 13, 2022
Trans ladies are ladies.
Trans rights are human rights.
Real feminists do not discriminate towards trans ladies. We’re right here to help *all* ladies.— Helen Zbihlyj #BlackLivesMatter (@HelenAngel) March 13, 2022
Wilson, too, had thrown shade to Rowling earlier within the night. As she opened the awards ceremony on March 13, she talked about her weight-loss journey — which she had documented on Instagram — saying that she is “looking different” and that she has had a “transformation”, including: “I hope JK Rowling still approves.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
