I am a bit surprised that in your discussion of transgenderism you did not explore the similarities with religions. People are certainly entitled to have their own truths, such as a belief in Jesus Christ, but they are not entitled to force others to have those beliefs.
As for the question of why can’t we change the meaning of the word woman it begs the question of what word to use to describe biological reality. Birthing person is now often used. Aside from the offensive objectification aspect of that phrase the real issue is that it is tantamount to linguistic colonisation. It totally disregards that women have their own truths as well.
I also believe that I have something to say about what words I use to describe myself. Trans activists don't get to steal words that name and describe women. Those words are my name and the name of all women.
I am a bit surprised that in your discussion of transgenderism you did not explore the similarities with religions. People are certainly entitled to have their own truths, such as a belief in Jesus Christ, but they are not entitled to force others to have those beliefs.
As for the question of why can’t we change the meaning of the word woman it begs the question of what word to use to describe biological reality. Birthing person is now often used. Aside from the offensive objectification aspect of that phrase the real issue is that it is tantamount to linguistic colonisation. It totally disregards that women have their own truths as well.
I also believe that I have something to say about what words I use to describe myself. Trans activists don't get to steal words that name and describe women. Those words are my name and the name of all women.