ROISIN MURPHY ACCUSED OF TRANSPHOBIA AFTER SCREENSHOTS GO VIRAL, RESPONDS WITH A STATEMENT
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Irish singer-songwriter Roisin Murphy has been accused of transphobia
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Screenshots of her alleged comments went viral on social media
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The comments were made in response to a fan's question about Murphy's use of the word “TERF,”
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Murphy denied the accusations of transphobia in a statement, saying that she was using the word “TERF,” in a non-offensive way
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She also apologized for any offense caused and said that she supports the trans community
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Many people on social media have criticized Murphy's response, saying that it was not a proper apology and that she should educate herself on trans issues
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The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the use of language and the importance of being aware of the impact of words on marginalized communities