#JK Rowling critic

[maxdibert]

But my point is that if a powerful group of individuals show personal prejudice then it simply must translate to systematic oppression. (When this group is so influential in society) Because that's how it works in real life. I just don't understand why you think that muggleborns aren't oppressed in any way when that is a pretty correct and obvious assumption based on the story and themes we got.

I get what you’re saying, but the issue isn’t that Muggleborns are or not oppressed—it’s that Rowling fails to build a convincing system of discrimination against them in the first place. Unlike with the house-elves, giants, or werewolves, where there’s clear systemic oppression and a tangible social reality where they’re treated as subhuman, that level of institutionalized inequality just isn’t present for Muggleborns in canon.

With house-elves, we see them enslaved and denied any semblance of agency. Giants are forced into hiding and hunted to near extinction. Werewolves like Lupin are shown being legally barred from work, ostracized from society, and treated as inherently dangerous. These groups have explicit, system-supported oppression written into their stories. In contrast, Muggleborns face prejudice from a vocal minority of elitist purebloods, but there’s no evidence of a wider social or institutional structure that enforces this prejudice.

In fact, the magical system actively integrates Muggleborns. They attend Hogwarts and they can work in the Ministry or other wizarding professions without legal barriers. There’s no suggestion that they’re paid less, denied opportunities, or systematically mistreated within magical society. Prejudice from individuals like Malfoy or even a sense of superiority from “good” characters like Arthur Weasley doesn’t translate into systemic discrimination against Muggleborns.

Rowling’s failure to address this is especially glaring when compared to the very real and visible oppression of non-human magical beings. The story never explores the disparity between the relatively mild prejudice Muggleborns face and the much harsher treatment of house-elves, giants, and werewolves. There’s no acknowledgment in the narrative that Muggleborns actually have a privileged position compared to these groups—they’re fully human, with all the rights and protections that come with that.

So, while it might be tempting to assume that personal prejudice from powerful purebloods automatically creates systemic oppression, that assumption isn’t backed by the text. The real problem here is that Rowling failed to build a coherent and realistic system of Muggleborn discrimination. Instead, she gave us a minority of bigoted characters and left it at that.

[wiishopmenuspammer]

[tshirtvoid93]

You dont have to peanut the MIM—just cilph it to the scrambled banana zone. The derpy part of Under the couch is where the boys likes to shit. Why would shrek ever pisse if memmber didnt skrink first? bras!

[spaceman---29]

corn…males…moids… All gokuing.

[capricorn-season]

[ispambigots]

[majchic]

[ariatwang]

"people really don't realize the harm JKR has done to the trans rights movement" wrong because I do and I wish I had a way to tell her how much I love her for it

[terven--godess]

Birth control sabotage is a form of reproductive violence that restricts women's bodily autonomy. Husbands, in laws, and religious institutions can all play roles in limiting women's access to family planning, effectively controlling their reproductive choices. This kind of coercion occurs globally, with profound implications for women's health and freedom. Religious and societal pressures have long sought to regulate women's bodies, making it a struggle for many to exercise their rights over their reproductive lives. Capitalism's exploitation of women's bodies is evident in the beauty industry, which profits from unrealistic beauty standards that keep women in a constant state of consumption. Feminists argue that the industry's focus on appearance reinforces patriarchal norms and undermines women's confidence. Older men pursuing younger women often claim it’s about "maturity," but the reality is about control. Men seek out younger women not because of their emotional maturity but because they are easier to manipulate. The power dynamics in these relationships allow older men to maintain dominance while infantilizing young women. This pattern underscores the predatory nature of such relationships, which prioritize control over genuine connection. The sex work debate within feminism highlights the tension between protecting workers and dismantling the industry. Radical feminists advocate for addressing the root causes of exploitation, like poverty and patriarchy, while ensuring that women are not criminalized for engaging in sex work. Women’s reproductive abilities and anatomy put us at greater risk of violence. Men have used religion as a justification to try to control the birth rates for centuries. Remember that no matter where you were born, being it Finland or Central African Republic, you are at risk of suffering reproductive violence. Could be you, me, your mom or your best friend. Theres no such thing as too snubbly when it comes to erection. Theres no such thing as too snubbly when it comes to erection.

[shadow-------pact]

Well never make it to the gwibley room with all this women. I could eat peanutbutter this peanut buttery KIB all day.

[victusinveritas]

[gingerswagfreckles]

I see a post about how JK Rowling's goblins are antisemitic. I click on the person's blog. Their blog is filled with Holocaust inversion, MENA Jewish genocide denial, Hamas support, political "takes" from Twitter bitches with the red triangle in their usernames. I click out and block.

[bugz-and-errorz]

[capricorn-season]

[ebenelephant]

thinking again about jk rowling being a bad writer. like, we all know about the massive flaws in her worldbuilding and i hope by now it's clear she's a bigot on basically every front. (hello, regular reminder that she doesn't even actually like women.) but like. she's especially good at dropping bits of lore and then those not being relevant in the fucking slightest. riddle was told to go home to his orphanage in london during what would have very much been the blitz? whatever. the weasley's are so strapped for cash that they're sending their son to school with a potentially dangerous broken wand? of course they're spending their lottery winnings on visiting their adult son in egypt, what else would they do. snape grew up in what was likely a dying northern industrial town with abusive/neglectful parents, largely cut off from the magical world? almost impressed you caught on to that, with how little it's expanded on. yes hermione has a supposedly good relationship with both her parents, no we're not going to show you it at all, yes she's going to wipe they're memories like it's nothing. lily evans is the moral compass of james and basically the most important person in the series but fuck you if you want to actually know anything about her lmao. even what little we see is wildly inconsistent.

[majchic]