How transphobic is J.K. Rowling really?
When you think of J.K. Rowling, you think of Harry Potter. Many queers, however, not only think of the most famous wizard student in history when they hear her name, but also of several transphobic statements with which Rowling has already made a name for herself.
In the meantime, more and more celebrities are speaking out and putting the author in her place - especially on social networks.
Wonder Woman speaks out against J. K. Rowling
One woman who is currently being frenetically celebrated for her post on Twitter is Lynda Carter. Many may still know her as the very first Wonder Woman.
She explained in her statement that you don't have to be trans yourself to know that it's important to respect trans people. She doesn't understand why some people would use their celebrity status to lash out at others. That's exactly what doesn't make sense to her.
For many readers it was clear who the ex-Wonder Woman was addressing with her lines. Because: shortly before, J. K. Ro...
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