Defining a woman seems straightforward – an adult human female. However, some politicians and public figures, motivated by fear of backlash, have abandoned women in favor of accommodating extreme views on transgender issues.
It’s almost funny how many politicians struggle to answer this straightforward question, but it’s actually quite concerning.
This shows where their true allegiances lie: with a movement that doesn’t fully recognize distinct male and female identities and is willing to compromise women’s rights and safe spaces to demonstrate its beliefs.
Historically, being progressive involved advocating for equal opportunities for women. Today, some argue it’s shifted towards a position that diminishes the importance of biological women. The push for transgender rights, while important, has sometimes been framed in a way that seems to come at the expense of acknowledging or protecting women’s rights.
Honestly, things got really scary for a while there. We almost lost ground on so many hard-won freedoms, and it was because too many of us stayed silent. But I’m seeing an incredible pushback, and it’s largely fueled by women – especially those of us in midlife – who are refusing to let the rights we fought for be quietly taken away. It all came to a head, I think, when Donald Trump, during his inauguration, publicly stated his belief that there are only two genders. That really felt like a turning point, and a challenge we couldn’t ignore.
It’s simple: transgender people deserve the same rights, equality, and safety as everyone else. However, this shouldn’t come at the cost of women’s rights, equality, and safety. Women should continue to have access to spaces, healthcare, and sports designed specifically for them.
These protections are in place for women, who represent half of the world’s population, while only a very small fraction – around 0.1 percent – have had gender-affirming surgery.
The growing movement around gender identity, which claimed that biological sex isn’t important and gender is created by society, fostered a kind of extreme intolerance. Anyone who questioned the idea of overturning traditional gender roles was quickly labeled as prejudiced or hateful, accused of being right-wing, or branded ‘transphobic’ without much consideration.
Several courageous women are actively challenging prevailing viewpoints, with author J.K. Rowling – despite facing harsh criticism for her outspokenness – leading the charge and remaining firm in her beliefs.
We’re not close. A few years back, we had a very public and heated argument because I was friends with Trump – she strongly dislikes him. During that argument, she called me a sycophantic celebrity who ignores facts, morals, and defends prejudice.
Even so, I’ve publicly supported her stance on women’s rights, even when people reacted with harsh criticism and personal attacks.
Having personally experienced severe domestic abuse and sexual assault, she deeply understands how crucial it is for women to feel safe in spaces meant for them. The attacks against her started when she defended a woman who lost her job at a research organization for truthfully stating that a person’s biological sex remains constant, even if they identify as a different gender.
Rowling expressed support for personal freedom – saying people should dress, identify, and have relationships as they choose. However, she questioned the practice of punishing women for simply acknowledging biological sex.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other young stars from the Harry Potter films publicly criticized J.K. Rowling, which many saw as ungrateful considering how much she contributed to their success.
Public opinion is shifting. J.K. Rowling, previously criticized for her views on this topic, now appears to be gaining support. Her bold stand against attempts to silence her is a good indication of how much progress we’ve made in allowing open discussion.
A documentary where she clearly and thoughtfully shared her views became a huge success. A major new Harry Potter TV series was greenlit, and popular Harry Potter-themed attractions have opened in theme parks around the world, from London and Los Angeles to Riyadh. Despite being criticized for her views on transgender issues, large crowds still enthusiastically line up for these experiences.
When the video game Hogwarts Legacy came out, some activists asked people to stop buying it, arguing that the author was benefiting from her views that are harmful to transgender people. However, the game became incredibly popular and quickly became one of the best-selling games ever, earning close to a billion dollars in just a few weeks.
It’s frustrating that so few people trust their own judgment. For too long, we’ve been subjected to empty displays and condescending ideas, which have increasingly turned off anyone who thinks for themselves.
Trying to define what a woman is has become surprisingly complicated, even for experts. Instead of stating the obvious, they’ve gotten tangled in complex explanations, twisting themselves into knots to avoid a simple answer.
Nicola Sturgeon, once the most influential female politician in the UK as First Minister of Scotland, famously avoided answering a simple question about the definition of a woman. When asked, she responded that she wouldn’t engage in the debate, as she believed it would be reduced to sensationalized and misleading news stories.
It’s not a debate, it’s just a word – Woman! You are one Nicola – and that’s OK!
Nicola Sturgeon wasn’t the only one avoiding a direct answer. Shortly after becoming Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, Labour MP Sarah Owen appeared on BBC Woman’s Hour – a program specifically focused on issues affecting women. Many expected her to easily define what a woman is, given her position.
If she’d been concise, her answer should have simply been: ‘A woman. Next question!’ Instead, she went on a tangent, saying she felt it was unfortunate that discussions about women often focused on physical attributes, and that being a woman meant facing issues like unequal pay and safety concerns.
I was absolutely stunned when I heard it. Honestly, my shock just kept growing and growing – it felt like it went right through me, down through the floor, and was heading straight for the center of the Earth! It was *that* unbelievable.
Look, I’ve been following Sir Keir Starmer for a while now, and it’s clear he’s consistently struggled with issues relating to women. Recently, when asked a straightforward question, he gave a really awkward answer, stating 99.9% of women ‘don’t have a penis’ – which, honestly, is just… incorrect. It’s 100%! Even more concerning, he publicly criticised one of his own female MPs for simply stating the biological fact that only women have a cervix. It’s frustrating to see, and it feels like a pattern of him getting these things wrong.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey stated that it is ‘clear’ that women can have a penis.
Keir Starmer easily won the UK election, but it followed a significant shift in his public statements. It started when he clarified his definition of a woman as ‘an adult human female’ during a BBC interview. He then stated that private spaces for women should be reserved for them. However, he only firmly asserted that a person’s biological sex is fixed after the UK Supreme Court ruled this year that ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ relate to biological characteristics.
He stated that having clear direction now will be beneficial for everyone in the future.
Prime Minister, you might find it useful to consider that this issue has been understood by people for centuries.
A similar situation unfolded in the United States. Right when the “woke” culture seemed to be reaching its peak – almost to the point of excess – I spoke with Macy Gray, a talented and insightful American singer, known for her soulful music. She had a lot of interesting perspectives to share.
I asked her: ‘What is a woman?’
Someone actually told me, after I shared my journey, that I was ‘just a human being with boobs and a vagina.’ It really stung because they flat-out said changing my body didn’t make me a woman, and honestly, it felt incredibly dismissive and hurtful. It’s like they were saying my feelings and identity didn’t matter.
She genuinely believed what she said, and many women I know feel the same way. However, she faced a huge wave of online harassment and was unfairly labeled as prejudiced and anti-transgender.
According to Rolling Stone magazine, comments made by Grayson regarding transgender people are outdated, harmful, and fueled by hate – the kind of language that has historically led to violence.
Seriously? The idea that simply mentioning women have breasts could have “deadly consequences” is ridiculous. We learn about bodies at a very young age. For years, activists have been exaggerating claims like this, and people are no longer taking them seriously.
JK Rowling was among the few famous people to publicly support Macy. However, Macy quickly appeared on TV to offer a sincere apology, likely after being advised to do so by her concerned PR team.
This explains why people often stay silent when women need support. They’re often intimidated and pressured by a small but loud group, even though most people actually agree with the woman’s position.
However, Roseanne Barr, the comedian and former sitcom star, has faced a lot of cancellations – more than even a busy train station like St Pancras.
Oh my god, did you *hear* what she said on my show? It was… intense. She just launched into this incredible rant, saying, ‘A woman is *me*!’ And then… well, she described this woman, this *real* woman, with, like, everything hanging down, you know? She’d had five kids, and she was *so* angry that they hadn’t done anything with their lives, hadn’t worked for anything! It was raw, it was shocking, but honestly? It was *amazing*. It felt so… honest. She just laid it all out there. I’ve replayed that clip a million times, and it still gives me chills. It’s the most real thing I’ve ever heard anyone say on television, seriously.
For certain people, the word ‘woman’ itself has become offensive and is avoided at all costs. They’ve gone beyond simply minimizing its use and are attempting to eliminate it entirely, often referring to it indirectly rather than saying it directly. This is problematic, though, because ‘woman’ describes half the population, making a complete ban impractical.
People are increasingly suggesting different terms to be more inclusive when talking about bodies and reproductive health. Examples like ‘birthing people,’ ‘menstruators,’ ‘bodies with vaginas,’ ‘individuals with a cervix,’ and ‘chestfeeders’ have been proposed by experts and used in healthcare settings. The goal is to be sensitive and respectful of transgender and non-binary individuals’ experiences.
I personally prefer the term ‘Womxn,’ but honestly, it’s confusing. Is it pronounced ‘Wom-inx,’ ‘Wom-exxon,’ or just ‘Womex’? I’m not even sure how to say it!
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady, discussed abortion rights online, expressing concern that state lawmakers could take away women’s right to make their own healthcare decisions. The next day on my show, I pointed out that the correct spelling is ‘woman,’ not ‘womxn’.
The irony was striking: her post, intended to champion women’s rights, actually undermined them. She prioritized appeasing a small group offended by a long-established word for non-men, effectively dismissing the rights of women in the process.
Some people use the term ‘womxn’ to show respect for transgender women. However, many women feel overlooked and disrespected when not simply referred to as ‘women.’ It raises the question of whose rights are prioritized in this push for inclusive language.
Honestly, it just *kills* me to see anyone even *try* to dismiss half of humanity with some complicated, unpronounceable label. It’s not just disrespectful to women, it actively hurts the fight for trans rights – it makes the whole movement look ridiculous and gives people an excuse to not take it seriously. It’s infuriating, truly!
Cervical screening is a life-saving procedure for many women, and even more lives could be saved if more people were aware of it. However, a recent social media campaign by the Government of Jersey caused concern. It stated that transgender men, non-binary individuals, and anyone assigned female at birth with a cervix were eligible for free screening, which some felt was an inappropriate way to frame the message.
The list was comprehensive, but surprisingly, it left out the most important element: women! The advertisement featured only a man with a beard, wearing a grey suit.
The controversy surrounding this issue became clear with the case of Isla Bryson, a convicted rapist who identified as a woman and requested to be imprisoned in a women’s facility. This sparked outrage because Bryson is biologically male and had previously committed violent crimes. Nicola Sturgeon supported the decision to allow Bryson into a women’s prison, raising concerns about the safety of other inmates.
The Bryson case ignited strong public anger over a law supported by Nicola Sturgeon that lets people in Scotland legally change their gender without needing a doctor’s assessment.
JK Rowling led the charge, branding Sturgeon ‘a destroyer of women’s rights’.
Nicola Sturgeon stepped down as First Minister of Scotland after a period of significant controversy. While she faced multiple challenges, her strong stance on gender issues had alienated many former supporters and diminished her political influence.
A highly effective and powerful female leader ended her career because of divisive political issues surrounding identity.
Right after dealing with a particularly frustrating situation, I hosted an all-women panel for International Women’s Day – a fairly standard move. However, during a lively discussion, a very progressive guest was trying to explain the idea that people can define their own identity however they choose. I challenged her by asking, ‘If identity is so fluid, why couldn’t I say I’m Piers Morgan and I’m a black lesbian?’ She dismissed it as ridiculous. I countered that the real problem is letting anyone simply *claim* to be a woman and immediately receive all the rights and protections that come with it.
It seems ridiculous to many that a physically male-bodied person would compete as a woman and dominate in women’s sports. No parent wants to see their daughter injured by a male athlete, or their son causing such an injury. And no sports fan enjoys watching men consistently defeat women. It’s a sentiment shared by most people.
The controversy surrounding biological males competing in women’s sports isn’t primarily about transgender rights. It’s fundamentally about fairness – something that’s always been essential to the spirit of competition. Sports depend on a level playing field for everyone.
Male athletes generally have inherent physical advantages in strength, bone density, stamina, muscle mass, and lung capacity compared to female athletes. These differences are biologically determined and cannot be eliminated through medical intervention. Allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports creates an unfair playing field, similar to the effect of performance-enhancing drugs or hormone therapy.
This situation challenges the core principles of feminism and the pursuit of equal rights for all genders, including fair competition in sports and the fundamental right to privacy and safety from harassment. Allowing individuals assigned male at birth to compete in women’s sports raises concerns about fairness and potentially compromises the safety and privacy of female athletes, particularly in spaces like locker rooms.
This situation creates an unfair disadvantage because transgender women competing in men’s sports don’t possess the same physical strength, and their presence wouldn’t pose the same potential concerns in locker rooms as those of cisgender men. It’s understandable why many feminists are upset about this.
It’s often pointed out that ‘transphobia’ implies an irrational fear, but it’s understandable why a woman might feel uncomfortable if a tall person with male anatomy is present in a space where women are undressed.
During an appearance on my show, Uncensored, swimmer Riley Gaines passionately explained her discomfort with competing against transgender athlete Lia Thomas. She stated she didn’t want to be in a situation where she or her husband would be comfortable with a naked male athlete potentially seeing her naked, emphasizing that it violated her personal values.
Another guest accused her of discrimination, and she immediately replied, ‘They’re discriminating against *us* based on our gender.’
As someone who follows these conversations closely, I think it’s really important to acknowledge that transgender people are absolutely part of our world. However, when it comes to elite sports, I believe fairness is key. It’s about finding a system where everyone has a genuine opportunity to compete on a level playing field. While personal identity is deeply personal and complex, we can’t ignore the fundamental realities of biology when it comes to athletic competition. Perhaps separate categories or competition based on sex assigned at birth could be a way to balance inclusion with fair play – it’s a nuanced issue, but one we need to address thoughtfully.
Transgender people aren’t the issue here. Anyone who experiences significant discomfort with their body and chooses to undergo a long and often difficult process of transition has given it careful consideration. They deserve the same rights, respect, and equal treatment as everyone else.
The real issue is those who pretend to fight for women’s rights, but actually push extreme views that ultimately harm them.
Everyone in a free society has the right to define themselves however they choose. However, women have worked incredibly hard for their rights, and we must continue to protect them. This starts with clearly understanding and articulating what those rights actually are.
It’s a common belief that women have to act more like men to succeed at work. However, in my opinion, that’s not the case at all – it’s actually the other way around.
A team of excitable men needs nothing more than a dose of female orderliness and calm.
The admirable push for women’s equality has achieved a lot very quickly, but it’s also had some unintended downsides.
We’ve created a culture where women who choose family over work are often seen as letting other women down. It’s as if being a mother and finding joy in raising a family isn’t as important or valuable to society as having a successful career.
The goal of equality isn’t to force women into a single path, but to give them the same choices and opportunities as men. Some women will focus on their careers, while others will choose to focus on their families and homes. Both of these choices are meaningful and worthwhile.
I believe the idea that women can ‘have it all’ has actually created unnecessary stress and expectations, because it often translates to feeling like they need to ‘do it all’.
In trying to demonstrate women are equal to men, society often ends up expecting them to excel in areas where men traditionally struggle, creating a different, and potentially heavier, burden.
We often hear about incredibly successful women who seem to do it all – work long hours, raise large families, and maintain perfect homes, all while staying in top physical shape. But this is often achieved with significant support, like nannies, housekeepers, and personal trainers. For most people, trying to balance so much leads to stress, burnout, and anxiety.
This situation isn’t helping anyone. People are generally unhappy, and more and more women in their 40s are relying on antidepressants.
One of the most frustrating criticisms of feminism, in my opinion, is the idea that being attractive is harmful. This argument suggests that our standards of beauty are created by men, and that women only try to look good to gain male approval.
It’s ridiculous to suggest women only put effort into their appearance to attract men. Feeling good about how you look is a perfectly reasonable motivation, and enhancing your appearance can actually boost confidence, self-assurance, and energy. It’s unfair and sexist to assume there’s any ulterior motive beyond personal satisfaction.
Women, like men, possess unique strengths. Skills such as understanding emotions, fostering agreement, and caring for others aren’t simply secondary abilities – they are valuable in their own right.
Before the recent conflicts surrounding gender, people naturally recognized that men and women work best together, each bringing unique strengths. Anyway, could you please open this jar for me?
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