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Throughout her public career, J.K. Rowling has maintained that biological sex is a fundamental reality. She has openly expressed her concerns about the implications of gender ideology, particularly regarding issues like bathroom access, prison policies, and the safety of women and girls. Rowling's stance—that men and women are distinct, biological categories—stands in opposition to the increasingly prevalent idea that gender is purely a matter of personal identity.
This position has led to widespread accusations of transphobia from activist groups, who argue that such views deny transgender people's identities and rights. However, Rowling's supporters see her as a defender of free speech and common sense in a society they believe is becoming too quick to dismiss biological facts.