Abandoning trans people is ‘fascist logic’, says feminist philosopher Judith Butler

Feminist philosopher and gender studies scholar Judith Butler has said that abandoning trans people is akin to “operating within a fascist logic.”

The academic, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, criticised those in power who appear to believe trans people are an expendable part of the political discussion.

“Once you decide that a single vulnerable minority can be sacrificed, you’re operating within a fascist logic,” they said. “That means there might be a second one you’re willing to sacrifice and a third, a fourth. Then what happens?”

Butler’s comments came during an interview with El Pais, after they were ranked among the top influential pioneers of the year.

During a discussion about the current state of political discourse, Butler was asked whether Donald Trump’s rejection of so-called gender identity

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