J.K. Rowling Sparks Controversy With Mother’s Day Message Trolling Inclusive Language
deadline.comJ.K. Rowling has sparked more controversy after she shared a message on Mother’s Day, which is being celebrated on Sunday, March 10 in the UK.
The Harry Potter author took to social media and generated backlash for seemingly trolling trans activists and inclusive language. “Happy Birthing Parent Day to all whose large gametes were fertilised resulting in small humans whose sex was assigned by doctors making mostly lucky guesses,” Rowling posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Rowling has pushed back on inclusive language in the past, which made her post on Mother’s Day that much more striking. Following criticism that she was mocking people, the writer posted an update with a sarcastic tone. “Devastated and bewildered that my embrace of inclusive language has angered its most enthusiastic devotees,” Rowling shared before adding, “So let’s just say: Happy Mother’s Day to all females who’ve raised children.”Devastated and bewildered that my embrace of inclusive language has angered its most enthusiastic devotees, so let's just say:Happy Mother's Day to all females who've raised children.
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