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“you may’t make everyone happy. You’re not a taco.”While this hilarious line might sound like lighthearted humor, it cuts straight to a key truth: people will always find something to disagree on. And boy, if one thing is sure to spark a series of arguments, it’s the topic of gender. As we see in the case of Donald Trump’s second inauguration speech, where the new President made a bold promise: there will be only“two genders”recognized in the United States going forward: male and female.
Monday’s inauguration ceremony, held indoors due to freezing temperatures in Washington D.C., was no ordinary swearing-in. Amid the usual pomp and circumstance, Trump’s words quickly set social media on fire, particularly his statement about gender. As the 47th president of the United States, he made it crystal clear that he stood firm on the belief that only two genders would be recognized in the U.S. from this point on.
Donald Trump’s bold gender declaration: Only two genders recognized, says President
You know what they say: “If you’re not prepared for the heat, stay out of the kitchen.”Well,Donald Trump’s second inauguration speech was nothing short of a culinary challenge, with his bold declaration about gender serving as the sizzling hot dish. He announced, leaving no room for ambiguity (viaPop Base):
As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female.
But wait, the controversy didn’t end with Trump’s words alone. Celebrities—the same ones who often stir the pot on social issues—had their own thoughts on this polarizing statement.
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J.K. Rowling, famous for penning theHarry Potterseries, sparked a firestorm in 2020 with her tweet about menstruation, which had left some questioning whether she was downplaying the importance of acknowledging women in the conversation about biological s*x. She quipped:
‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruatehttps://t.co/cVpZxG7gaA
While many fans were left scratching their heads, Rowling doubled down, saying,
If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.
She made it clear that while she respects every individual’s right to live as they choose, she was unapologetic in her belief that biology can’t be ignored in matters of gender.
Then there’sJake Paul, the YouTube personality turned boxer. During a livestream, he expressed his controversial opinion about gender, joking that there were “three genders: male, female, and mentally ill”(viaYouTube).
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But that’s not where the story ends. Celebrities like Harry Jowsey, DaBaby, andDave Chappellehave also been caught in the eye of the storm regarding gender, with comments that have raised eyebrows across the board. From Jowsey’s slurs aboutJames Charlesto DaBaby’s inflammatory remarks about people living with HIV, these celebrities’ words have sparked massive backlash, forcing them to apologize—but not without some lingering controversy (viaBuzz Feed).
Chappelle even poked fun at Caitlyn Jenner’s Woman of the Year award, making jokes that some felt crossed the line (seeYouTube).
And let’s not forgetRicky Gervais, who found himself at the center of the anti-trans conversation. In his Netflix specialSupernature, Gervais took aim at the issue of gender identity with controversial jokes that left many wondering where the line between comedy and insensitivity should be drawn.
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So, what’s really going on here? The conversation about gender, whether in politics or pop culture, is as heated as it gets. Whether you agree with Donald Trump’s statement or not, the fact remains that this is a topic that stirs up passion, confusion, and sometimes, outright anger. For some, their words strike a chord; for others, they’re a reminder of the deep divisions in our society.
Siddhika Prajapati
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With over 3,300 articles carved into the digital walls of FandomWire, Siddhika Prajapati excels at creating, curating, and elevating engaging stories. She takes pride in giving these stories a home and, of course, she’s got a Google Knowledge Panel to prove it!Whether it’s reviewing the latest drop on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV+, or analyzing the cultural echoes of a streaming hit on Paramount+ or Max, Siddhika is always writing three steps ahead of the discourse.
