I do think that comparing a non native speaker using the wrong article with trans people having to fear for their lives sometimes is downplaying it. I don't think that was the intent with the original comment, which is why I also don't appreciate the other person's snappy response. But I do believe those kinds of jokes can subconsciously make people believe things aren't as bad as they actually are.
I do think that comparing a non native speaker using the wrong article with trans people having to fear for their lives sometimes is downplaying it. I don't think that was the intent with the original comment, which is why I also don't appreciate the other person's snappy response. But I do believe those kinds of jokes can subconsciously make people believe things aren't as bad as they actually are.