The BBC received more than 100 complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that the inclusion of
spoiler
Yasmin Finney’s
::: transgender character
spoiler
Rose
::: was “inappropriate.” The corporation …
The BBC received more than 100 complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that the inclusion of
Yasmin Finney’s
::: transgender character
Rose
::: was “inappropriate.” The corporation …
I realize you probably didn’t mean to do this, but this comes across as a red herring logical fallacy. I mean, I sincerely do hear you, but it’s difficult to take seriously since it comes across as dismissive and diversionary. The right wing is fond of doing that very thing with its whatabout-isms, which unfortunately is a real effective way of changing the conversation with a distraction. Again, I hear you and I don’t think you’re lying, but that’s not what this article is about.
No, you’re absolutely right, and I honestly had no issue with the incorporation of both disabled and trans characters and narratives in the story. I actively think it is really good that media are pushing themselves to be more inclusive!
The only reason I mentioned the ‘holding on to things’ aspect from this episode was that it felt so out of place and I haven’t seen it discussed elsewhere.
Thank you for querying me, as it gave me a chance to clarify my position.