FTA: "But to mount an effective opposition, one must first understand the sexual politics behind the glitter, sequins, and heels. This requires a working knowledge of an extensive history, from the origin of the first “queen of drag” in the late nineteenth century to the development of academic queer theory, which provides the intellectual foundation for the modern drag-for-kids movement."
No it doesn't. It just requires honoring your inner sense of right and wrong. And if you need to back that up, common sense comes in handy.
If you're into sociology and psychology, it's a good article detailing how degradation is justified. Hopefully it's useful for those in the trenches, or those who need to haul a naive family member away from the danger of groomers.
I think it does. Having an inner sense of right and wrong is great, but it's not a convincing argument in the political arena. When pro-trans people say "Just let people be who they are," saying "That feels wrong to me" is not a very convincing response. But saying: "Drag kids and transgenderism in schools is part of an explicit plan to destroy the gender binary, the traditional family, and essentially the basis of Western civilization, and here are the advocates saying exactly that" is a much stronger argument.
FTA: "But to mount an effective opposition, one must first understand the sexual politics behind the glitter, sequins, and heels. This requires a working knowledge of an extensive history, from the origin of the first “queen of drag” in the late nineteenth century to the development of academic queer theory, which provides the intellectual foundation for the modern drag-for-kids movement."
No it doesn't. It just requires honoring your inner sense of right and wrong. And if you need to back that up, common sense comes in handy.
If you're into sociology and psychology, it's a good article detailing how degradation is justified. Hopefully it's useful for those in the trenches, or those who need to haul a naive family member away from the danger of groomers.
I think it does. Having an inner sense of right and wrong is great, but it's not a convincing argument in the political arena. When pro-trans people say "Just let people be who they are," saying "That feels wrong to me" is not a very convincing response. But saying: "Drag kids and transgenderism in schools is part of an explicit plan to destroy the gender binary, the traditional family, and essentially the basis of Western civilization, and here are the advocates saying exactly that" is a much stronger argument.
Fair enough.