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Is Transphobia Rooted In Racism?
Just asking…
Michelle Obama, Leslie Jones, Serena Williams and Viola Davis.
Any ideas as to what these women may have in common apart from the bleeding obvious?
Being actively depicted by racists and conspiracy theorists as men.
Over the course of the last ten years, you will have seen or read commentary online describing a few of the individuals listed above as being masculine.
And if you’re in any doubt, allow me to dig some up for your reading pleasure:
In his latest attack on Michelle Obama, far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claims he has “the final proof” the former First Lady is a man.
In a 12-minute video, the Infowars host analyses footage and photos which he believes prove Ms Obama has a penis.
“Since the early days of the Obama administration, citizens across the board have studied videos and photos of Michelle Obama and said that she is a man,” the shock jock said.
And even [Barack] Obama has called her over and over again Michael. But new shock footage has emerged that is being censored off the internet as fast as you can upload it.”
Mr Jones added: “Now I’m not saying that Michelle Obama is a tran and I don’t hate trannies. I’m a…