Behind the Stats: How TERFs Twist Trans Prisoner Figures
“Media headlines about the trans prison data have been wrapped up in a gender critical howl of outrage about the number of trans female sexual abusers in the prison system. “
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This article by Rachel Saunders on Medium critiques the use of data in understanding trans identities. Saunders argues that data often fails to capture the full spectrum of trans experiences and can be manipulated to support harmful ideologies.
She highlights the limitations of data collection, especially in societies where being trans is dangerous or illegal. The article emphasizes that trans lives defy normative data analysis and that data should not be treated as reality.
Saunders also criticizes gender-critical discourse for using crude statistical measures to enforce discriminatory views and underscores the importance of recognizing the complexity and individuality of trans experiences.
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