Oxfam's Pride Cartoon Sparks Fury: Is J.K. Rowling the Unintended Target?
An anti-poverty charity's support for Pride Month backfires as critics claim a controversial video targets renowned author J.K. Rowling
Just like clockwork for the holy month of pride, Oxfam, a charity previously renowned for its work in combating poverty, finds itself in the midst of a brewing scandal. According to a report from the MailOnline, the UK's Charity Commission might initiate an investigation into the charity following the release of a contentious cartoon for Pride Month. This animation was met with backlash for seemingly portraying J.K. Rowling, the acclaimed Harry Potter author, as TERF (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist).
The controversial cartoon, which surfaced on Oxfam's social media, featured three menacing figures including a woman donned in a TERF badge, bearing a striking resemblance to Rowling. Despite Oxfam's claim that the likeness was unintended, critics argue this portrayal potentially marginalizes those aligning with gender-critical views, similar to those of the famous author.