Browsing: Politics

At Translucent, we recognise the importance of political advocacy for the UK’s transgender and gender-diverse community to advance visibility, social acceptance, legal recognition and improve healthcare in order to:

  • Address the use of “culture war” tactics: We highlight when transgender rights are weaponised as a culture war issue by political figures.
  • Monitor political parties and figures: Our articles examine the actions and stances of political parties and individual politicians concerning trans rights and related issues.
  • Investigate the influence of lobby groups: We scrutinise the activities and impact of lobby groups, including trans-hostile groups, on political discourse and policy-making.
  • Analyse media bias: We address how media outlets, particularly right-wing publications, contribute to negative portrayals and misinformation surrounding trans issues.
  • Promote solidarity: Our articles emphasise the importance of solidarity and collective action across different communities to support trans rights and combat discrimination.
  • Examine legal and policy frameworks: We offer analysis of legislation such as the Gender Recognition Act and the Equality Act, and how they intersect with trans rights.
  • Advocate for policy changes: Our articles support policy changes like GRA reform.
  • Counter misinformation: We address misinformation regarding transgender lives, experiences, rights and healthcare, as well as investigate organisations and groups hostile to the trans community.
Naomi Cunningham barrister and Amery and Mondon's analysis of transphobia

This opinion piece, titled “Naomi Cunningham barrister and Amery and Mondon’s analysis of transphobia” analyses Naomi Cunningham’s views and actions regarding trans rights through the lens of organised transphobia, highlighting her alignment with gender-critical movements and the harmful impacts this has on transgender people. Continue Reading Naomi Cunningham barrister and Amery and Mondon’s analysis of transphobia

Defining Genocide: The Systematic Attack on Transgender Rights in the United States by Jenna Taylor

Trump Administration policies and rhetoric constitute a systematic attack on transgender rights that, when analysed through the lens of genocide frameworks like the Genocide Convention and Stanton’s Ten Stages of Genocide, may indicate the early stages of a transgender genocide. Continue Reading Defining Genocide: The Systematic Attack on Transgender Rights in the United States

The Scotsman Sarwar and Swinney

The Scotsman article reinforces transphobic discourse by framing the gender debate as a conflict between trans rights and women’s rights, employing moral panics, exclusionary rhetoric, and “othering” of trans people.
Continue Reading The Scotsman Sarwar and Swinney must now accept the circle cannot be squared on gender debate – a response.