Earlier, in a post on Twitter, the author of the Harry Potter series commented on the headline of an article and wrote, “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”
The post garnered severe backlash, with many calling out the author on her “transphobic” views. In a series of tweets that only made the matter worse, Rowling attempted to explain herself and swiftly failed. Now, she has taken to penning down an essay talking about the issue. In the essay, Rowling revealed that her interest in the subject is propelled by professional interest and that she is a survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence.