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CW: trans rights, public opinion, UK
With America as a yardstick,* the UK is doing ok on trans rights.
But America right now is a terrible yardstick for human rights. 😳
The results of YouGov’s December opinion poll on trans rights are fairly depressing, suggesting that the incessant demonisation of trans people in the UK media is having an effect across all demographics:
It’s a bit of a downer when most people in your country want to restrict your rights. 😔
Of four age groups, only 18–24-year-olds think I should be allowed to use a women’s toilet – or have GRS or HRT on the NHS.
And no demographic thinks I should be allowed to participate in a women’s sporting event. To be fair, people tried their best not to include me in their teams throughout school, so nothing’s changed here. 😉
Incidentally, what do people think of YouGov polling the public to ask about minority rights, especially using yes/no questions that suggest there’s a debate to be had, and that both options are equally reasonable? 🤷🏻♀️
*I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a yardstick. We only had metre sticks in my primary school.
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