Talking points: Fred Langridge and Emma Roberts find common ground for conversation

‘Even deep differences need not divide us.’

‘Our intention was (and is) to talk about the sex and gender issues that concern us in a loving and trusting space.’

Fred is a transgender man; Emma is a lesbian with gender-critical beliefs. We have some experiences in common around gender non-conformity and dysphoria but, in a very polarised topic, we find ourselves on different sides of a big divide. Last year, following discussion in a Quaker Facebook group, we exchanged some messages and agreed to meet in a video call. Our intention was (and is) to talk about the sex and gender issues that concern us in a loving and trusting space.

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