The Women's Prize was founded in 1996 to recognise the literary achievement of female writers. Twitter users have raised eyebrows at the decision, with TalkRadio presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer leading claims that it opens up the Women's Prize to men. 'The Women's Prize For Fiction is now open to trans women as well as actual women writers. Left-wing journalist and campaigner against sexual violent Julie Bindel commented: 'Women's Prize for Fiction is now open to men. One commented: 'A man can now win a 'Women's Prize for Fiction'.

Source: Daily Mail October 05, 2020 16:46 UTC