J.K. rowling stirs controversy over selection of women and equalities chair

J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter and known for her transphobic views, commented on Sarah Owen's selection as the chair of the Women and Equalities Committee. The British writer did not hide her agitation.

J.K. Rowling, once widely liked, has now become an unwanted figure in certain circles due to her controversial views, which she has openly expressed on social media for years.

Rowling gained fame with the "Harry Potter" books, which became a global phenomenon and turned into a franchise bringing in millions of dollars. Movies, clothes, gadgets, toys—the universe is still expanding, and the series remake being produced by MAX 20 years after the release of the first film only confirms this.

J.K. Rowling created a series that for many is synonymous with childhood. She had a significant chance to maintain this comfortable status—a respected writer responsible for magical memories. Unfortunately, Rowling revealed herself as a person with transphobic views, leading many fans to dissociate her from her work. As if that wasn't enough, she also clashed with part of the original cast, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, who criticized her intolerance.

It doesn't appear that the writer will change her mind—she increasingly causes a stir on the X platform by speaking negatively about transgender people.

"So the interests of British women and girls are now in the hands of a politician who can't define what a woman is, but is certain that men are women if they say so. Great news," wrote J.K. Rowling on the X platform, referring to the selection of Sarah Owen as the Women and Equalities Committee chair. Owen is a journalist, Member of Parliament for the Labour Party, and activist, clearly supporting the rights of LGBT people.

Rowling's post went viral. At the time of writing, it had been viewed over 380,000 times and had received numerous responses.

"Jo! A woman is someone who identifies as a woman. Don't ask us to define what it means to identify as a woman—that's problematic." "Another party that doesn't appreciate women and their lives. Where are the politicians who actually like women and want to defend their rights?" "Our world has turned upside down." "We live in frightening times," wrote internet users. Under Rowling's post, most people agree with her statement and criticize politics and "modern times."