VANCOUVER, CANADA: In a social media post that has caused a widespread backlash, Dr Katja Thieme, a journalism professor at the University of British Columbia, made a shocking comment suggesting that children should be exposed to adult genitalia to prepare them for the possibility of encountering naked transgender individuals.
The comment was part of a scathing criticism of swimmer Riley Gaines, a vocal advocate for women’s rights in sports and a leading voice against the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s competitions.
Controversial commentary
The controversy began when Thieme came across a video of Gaines discussing her experience of competing against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. In response, Thieme launched a lengthy Twitter thread, attacking Gaines for her stance and using inflammatory language. “Hey, want to know one of my all-time excellent parenting ideas? Let. Little. Children. See. Penises. And. Vulvas. Of. Various. Ages. And. Sizes. In. A. Casual. Normalized. Totally. Safe. Way,” Thieme tweeted. She continued, “The world will thank you for it. And so will those children when they grow up.”
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