Why We Need Gender Neutral Language for Abortion Access

Everyday Feminism ^ | September 13, 2016 | by Jack Qu’emi and All Access

[freddy005]

“We aren’t being mindful of each other.”

Do you think only women need access to abortions and reproductive healthcare?

That’s the common assumption – and it shows up in so many conversations about reproductive rights.

But the truth is that there are transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who need abortion access, too – and society’s assumptions about gender are making that really difficult.

Here’s a short video from the All Access Coalition of organizations working for reproductive health, rights, and justice. Jack Qu’emi’s moving words show exactly why this issue matters – and how we can all help make a simple change for more inclusive access to reproductive health services.

With Love, The Editors at Everyday Feminism

[freddy005]

Thank God this came out before the Nov 8th Election as I'm sure it contributed to expose these loons right before voting!!

[Tenacious 1]

Please post the article when the first man has an abortion. I want to read about that.

[Gay State Conservative]

Easy to understand....referring to the child to be murdered as “it” rather than “him” or “her” makes thing much easier.

[Lurkinanloomin]

Only females will ever seek abortion services.

There are two sexes.
Gender relates to language.

Just because someone does not accept their biological reality is not a reason the rest of us must embrace their delusions.

[freddy005]

Try watching the short video clip....it's hard to withstand but it'll give everyone a glimpse into the mental illness 😳

[Army Air Corps]

SMH

[angryoldfatman]

I think that’s the problem. The definition of “man” in the damaged skulls of these mental patients includes human beings with birth canals (a.k.a, vaginas).

The only thing required to be a male to these sickos in having a short haircut and wearing pants.

Conversely, their definition of “woman” includes penis-owners that wear wigs, dresses, and makeup.

[jiggyboy]

Yes, "Jack" would prefer that you refer to "Jack" as "they". Every sentence here is self-parody:

Jack Qu’emi is a non-binary Boricua and transformational speaker and facilitator whose educational content addresses consent, the social constructs of gender/ biological sex, healthy relationships, safe(r) sex education, and LGBTQIPA+ inclusion and equity. They have been facilitating educational programming since 2011 and are known for injecting humor into heavily academic concepts while making them more accessible for all audiences.

That errant apostrophe in "their" fake last name gives me pause. Do I have to stutter just a little when pronouncing it, like "Hawai'i"?

[freddy005]

Here’s the direct link to the video: https://vimeo.com/177487462

[antidemoncrat]

They can call it reproductive rights OR women’s right and a fetus just a bunch of cells or goo but
ABORTION = INFANTICIDE.

[Hoffer Rand]

I'm reminded of the scene in "My Cousin Vinny" where Vinny is about to go hunting with the DA, and he's debating what pants to wear. Marissa Tomei's comment about the deer is applicable here.

"Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along. You get thirsty. You spot a little brook. You put your little deer lips down to the clear blue water... BAM! A F**** BULLET RIPS OFF PART OF YOUR HEAD! YOUR BRAINS ARE LAYIN' ON THE GROUND IN LITTLE BLOODY PIECES. Now, I ax ya. Would you give a f*** what kind of pants the son of a b**** who shot you was wearing?"

Somehow, I doubt it matters to the child what pronoun the aborting parent chooses to use or by what gender identity they wish to be recognized.

[I want the USA back]

So, what? does this mean that there will be a book about a man having an abortion?

Every time someone has an abortion the Patriarchy is repudiated. So how is this going to work? The Man is the Patriarchy, so how can his abortion go against the Patriarchy?

There is no answer. This is nothing but insanity.

[TBP]

Another one who pops out of a clock every 15 minutes.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

The only thing required to be a male to these sickos in having a short haircut and wearing pants.

That's a good point. People of their mindset would probably be the first to say that that gender-specific clothing is arbitrary and a complete cultural construct. But when a person "identifies" as the opposite sex, he or she usually winds up wearing the clothes and adopting a hairstyle of the opposite sex. Why can't a woman who identifies as a man still stress as a woman? Why can't a man who identifies as a woman still dress as a man? That would be truly revolutionary.

[sphinx]

She got pregnant and went to get an abortion. Her problem is not that she was careless and got pregnant or that she was killing her child. Her problem is that people at the abortion clinic were “reading” the pregnant woman as female. Got it.

[ConservaTeen]

I know I have been on this planet a short time, but have anyone seen a guy get an abortion? DeplorableAmerican1776s (mom and dad) said they never saw one? Anyone?

[Sergio]

bkmk

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[KarlInOhio]

This is just begging for an update of the insane “call me Loretta” scene in Life of Brian.

[Mr. Blond]

These menstruating men we hear about might need abortions one day. Tell ‘em Toni the Tampon sent ya!