The issue of books is tricky. The pictures in the books in this article, if depicted in a movie would be rated R at least and more likely be relegated to theaters on back streets. I wonder too if lesbian sex and sex between men and women appear in books in school libraries or is this all aimed at boys.
I got my library science degree in 1972. At that point, as I recall, the American Library Association through its “social responsibilities round table” was already pushing the normalization of “alternative sexual lifestyles.” People think that librarians are somehow neutral judges of literary quality, but this is not so. Library science has always included many gay men, mostly, with the consequent accompanying bias. Contrary to the stereotype, like most Americans, librarians tend to be tolerant, and be willing to ignore what goes on behind closed doors. But kinky behavior is now out in the public square and therefore open to criticism. Kudos as usual to Astra Nomani for putting this article together. If the books can’t be removed, publicity about the contents at least warns parents about them
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I loved the library and I love books. You are absolutely correct that we must at least be educated about what is in these books targeted to not just children -- but BABIES.
Strange times. The brilliant and brave Asra Nomani is one of the indispensable people for parents that want to protect our kids, especially from irreversible harm. So many Americans, myself very much included, have a "live and let live" ethos... as long as you stay away from children. That has never seemed too much to ask. It still doesn't.
The issue of books is tricky. The pictures in the books in this article, if depicted in a movie would be rated R at least and more likely be relegated to theaters on back streets. I wonder too if lesbian sex and sex between men and women appear in books in school libraries or is this all aimed at boys.
I got my library science degree in 1972. At that point, as I recall, the American Library Association through its “social responsibilities round table” was already pushing the normalization of “alternative sexual lifestyles.” People think that librarians are somehow neutral judges of literary quality, but this is not so. Library science has always included many gay men, mostly, with the consequent accompanying bias. Contrary to the stereotype, like most Americans, librarians tend to be tolerant, and be willing to ignore what goes on behind closed doors. But kinky behavior is now out in the public square and therefore open to criticism. Kudos as usual to Astra Nomani for putting this article together. If the books can’t be removed, publicity about the contents at least warns parents about them
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I loved the library and I love books. You are absolutely correct that we must at least be educated about what is in these books targeted to not just children -- but BABIES.
Strange times. The brilliant and brave Asra Nomani is one of the indispensable people for parents that want to protect our kids, especially from irreversible harm. So many Americans, myself very much included, have a "live and let live" ethos... as long as you stay away from children. That has never seemed too much to ask. It still doesn't.
This history and more is covered in a book called TRANS by British journalist Helen Joyce. She wrote for “The Economist” but of course no longer. She has been interviewed by Jordan Peterson (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-b-peterson-podcast/id1184022695?i=1000579214694)
And others. She has done the research and is an articulate and compelling dissident spokesperson.
Thank you!