Published 19:17 IST, June 9th 2020
Daniel Radcliffe's essay on JK Rowling's trans opinion sparks wide-ranging heated debate
Daniel Radcliffe recently penned an essay condemning JK Rowling's anti-trans tweets. This essay has sparked a debate online among several Twitter users.
Advertisement
Harry Potter writer JK Rowling’s tweet about trans people is receiving heavy criticism. Many celebrities are chiming in ir views on it, and w Daniel Rcliffe,a.k.a. actor who played Harry Potter, has spoken about Rowling’s tweet in an open essay. This essay has caused quite a stir since and has divided his fans online.
Daniel Rcliffe trends on Twitter as he talks about JK Rowling’s tweet
Acclaimed British writer JK Rowling found herself in hot water after her tweets were considered transphobic and received criticism from many LGBTQ activists and allies. Many celebrities were also quick to comment on se issues. latest celebrity to join this is ne or than Harry Potter star Daniel Rcliffe.
Advertisement
Daniel Rcliffe wrote an essay regarding this issue and it was n posted on official website of Trevor Project. In his essay, Daniel Rcliffe wrote that it is important to “support trans and n-binary people, t invalidate ir identities, and t cause furr harm”. He also ded that “any statement to contrary erases identity and dignity of trans people and goes against all vice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than eir Jo (JK Rowling) or I”.
Advertisement
Daniel Rcliffe’s open essay did t only make helines but also led to debate online. Many Twitter users were quick to start expressing ir opinions about Rcliffe’s essay on J.K. Rowling’s tweets. Daniel Rcliffe’s essay debate also led to Harry Potter star trending on Twitter in India. In this debate, one Twitter user directly compared Rowling and Rcliffe in tweet. tweet also talked about NGO Trevor Project that helps LGBTQ youth fight against discrimination and also reduce suicide rate.
Advertisement
Ar Twitter user also agreed to Rcliffe’s comment about JK Rowling’s tweet and talked about how uplifting it is to see straight men support trans and LGBTQ people and be a supportive ally. This Twitter user also thanked Daniel Rcliffe in her tweet. But one Twitter user did t agree with Rcliffe’s comments.
She called out Rcliffe for t kwing "what it means to be a woman". In her second tweet, this Twitter user talked about how Daniel has jumped in to tell women to "shut up and accept ir erasure". Ar Twitter user also supported this statement and called out Rcliffe for mansplaining in his essay.
Advertisement
Advertisement
19:16 IST, June 9th 2020