Celebrities often use the phrase "I use my platform to stand up for what I believe in to make a difference" as the catalyst for their social commentary. 

Yet most influencers rarely provide profound contributions to the conversation. Most celebrities simply promulgate what is already the accepted norm – be it on the subjects of race, Donald Trump, immigration, vaccines, etc. 

J.K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" book series, is an exception. Her narration of the transgender movement runs in direct contrast to the pre-approved narrative authors of her status are supposed to spread.

Her thesis is simple, yet hotly contested. It goes as follows: 

Gender is not reversible.