JK Rowling

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@TheatreSpoonie De Beauvoir, as you’d know if you’d actually read her, was noting that to be accorded the status of a ‘real’ woman in a male dominated society, girls are pressured to adopt and display behaviours that might feel inauthentic and restrictive. You, meanwhile, are siding with women’s

10/8/2025, 12:47:16 PM

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Theresa ♿

@TheatreSpoonie

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@jk_rowling “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman”
Simone de Beauvoir

Your idea of womanhood is drastically different to feminists. Also your experiences with womanhood is drastically different to many other women in Edinburgh.

J.K. Rowling

@jk_rowling

124d

A woman is someone who doesn't need to put in any work to become a woman, because she's already a woman.

The statement engages in a discussion about the concept of womanhood, referencing Simone de Beauvoir's ideas. It critiques societal pressures on women to conform to certain behaviors and contrasts this with another viewpoint on womanhood. The tone is critical and aims to clarify a philosophical perspective.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement attempts to clarify a philosophical point, which can contribute to understanding, but it also implies a critique of another's stance, which could be seen as confrontational. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement does not engage in harassment or hate speech, but the critical tone could be perceived as dismissive.
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
By referencing de Beauvoir, the statement seeks to promote understanding of feminist theory, though it could be more empathetic in its delivery. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement critiques another's viewpoint, which is a form of engagement, but it could be more constructive and less personal. [-1]