Silencing Dissent
April 17, 2008Renegade Evolution was invited to speak at a forum, only now her invitation is not certain because someone is “uncomfortable” with the idea of Ren speaking there.
I’m going to make a generalization, but I feel justified - radical feminists like to act like being called “transphobic” or criticized is silencing, but silencing is actively keeping someone from speaking - like trying to keep a woman out of a debate about pornography because she makes you feel uncomfortable.
That’s silencing - but I guess to many radical feminists, sex workers don’t deserve a voice of their own.
Trans women, sex workers, often women of color… women who are marginalized already are characterized as dangerous and scary, and must be kept away from the civilized feminists who don’t want any disagreement with their particular politics (like blaming sex workers for upholding rape culture).
Posted by Lisa Harney