Conservatives have criticized an NBC News report for what they see as hypocrisy in promoting the idea that it is “impossible” to change one’s race while denying the same argument could apply to gender.
The report focused on the “transracial” trend on TikTok, where some young people believe they can change their race through appearance and genetics. NBC quoted experts who emphasized that changing one’s race is not biologically possible but is instead related to societal racism and systemic inequalities.
The news outlet rejected comparisons between “RCTA” (Race Change to Another) and the transgender movement, which further sparked criticism from conservatives on Twitter. They questioned why changing gender is celebrated while changing race is deemed ridiculous when both are seen as biological traits.
Some activists and commentators accused NBC of being desperate to distinguish between the two social movements, with one arguing that the left is unprepared for a “transracial” movement that challenges existing racial entitlements.
Satirical site The Babylon Bee even took a humorous jab at the report, using an image from the movie “Tropic Thunder” to highlight the logical contortions they perceived in the article.
Overall, the report has generated debate and raised questions about societal views on race and gender and how they are perceived and treated differently in certain contexts.