Littlefang
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Do you think college students would be swayed by Greer's content? And if so, doesn't that make it even more important for gender studies experts to explain why she's wrong and what the errors are in her discourse?
A major reason I know all the ways creationists are wrong is by hearing their discourse and then seeing it critically examined and dissected. This issue is more sensitive since it is hateful discourse rather than merely false, but the central point still stands to me. Part of challenging such speech is by letting it unravel itself.
That's certainly a good point. I'm legitimately asking here because I'm uncertain, is it more likely for someone that is confused about or has a mild dislike for transgender people to become influenced by Greer into increasing these views? And won't transphobic people use Greer's content to reaffirm their views? I mean it isn't like this is a debate where Greer's views can be deconstructed. I just cannot support her being allowed to incite transgender discrimination in the interest of keeping an open discussion on a topic.