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Chimananda Adichie comments on transwomen sparked a fiercedebate

12 Apr 2017


The Nigerian feminist and writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was plunged into a noisy row after remarks that distinguish experiences of transgender women from those who are born female. The comments fueled widespread reactions in the identity politics debate. SPW has collected articles on the row.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on transgender row: ‘I have nothing to apologise for’ – The Guardian

What Makes a ‘Real’ Woman? Welcome to the New Liberal Transphobia – The Daily Beast

Trans Women Shouldn’t Have To Constantly Defend Their Own Womanhood – Buzzfeed

Laverne Cox Responds to Chimamanda Adichie’s Comments About Trans Women and Male Privilege – Vulture

‘A trans woman is a trans woman’ : Feminist writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie responds to transphobia accusations – Metro

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie clarifies transgender comments as backlash grows – The Guardian

 

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