Dear editor, A lack of understanding on a topic or community often finds itself wrapped in a blanket of concern for “the movement”. Communist parties don’t have a monopoly on correct takes, and have historically neglected the experiences of women, racial minorities or LGBTQ people, in their quest for revolutionary […]
Tag: Trans Rights
Banning trans healthcare: a murderous act of class treachery
The recent enaction of a permanent ban on puberty blockers for transgender children by the Stormont government in the north of this country is emblematic of a dark trend of transphobia in recent years. This is being led by the transgender exclusionary radical feminist (TERF) movement – who have openly […]
Opinion – Why communists support trans rights
Why does supporting trans liberation attack rather than defend gender roles and stereotypes? As Marxists we must provide a materialist understanding of trans people to understand how to fight against our patriarchal society. Trans liberation as class struggle First, we should examine what the conditions of trans people are today. […]