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uni club event/party - office hoes and CEOs

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beansmum · 05/03/2013 20:29

Am I right to be bothered by this? (Yes, I am - you should see the posters). But is it worth complaining, and who would I complain to? And how would I word my complaint - I've never complained about anything in my life, but this has really annoyed me for some reason.

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FastidiaBlueberry · 07/03/2013 22:09

Men use the "well other women go along with it so you feminists are wrong" argument all the time.

So boring. And so useful. Set women up to do stuff men want them to (by making their lives more difficult of they don't) and then use those women's compliance as proof that there is no problem and feminists are just bitching about nothing

MechanicalTheatre · 07/03/2013 16:42

Many women will attend. Guaranteed. Kudos from the patriarchy for going along with their shite, isn't it?

I complained to my SU because they used a poster with two fully clothed men and two scantily clad women. Since then, all posters have been non-sexist.

Complain complain complain.

PromQueenWithin · 07/03/2013 16:32

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namechangeguy · 07/03/2013 15:36

When I was at uni, everbody had political views of one flavour or another. I have been told on here umpteen times that many, many young women are following feminism, so it is entirely possible that the students are fully clued up on the implications of the event. Uni students by definition are some of the brighter members of society.

I'd be surprised if anyone attended an event they found tasteless or offensive.

PromQueenWithin · 07/03/2013 13:58

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namechangeguy · 07/03/2013 11:35

If these events are so abhorrent, surely no women will attend. This message will get through to the organisers, as the event will be a disaster, and they wont run any more. Problem solved.

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beansmum · 06/03/2013 22:54

I've emailed the president of the students' association saying I wasn't sure if she was the right person to address my concerns to but there didn't seem to be anyone more appropriate.

I'm in NZ - maybe we have differently structured support services in unis. Or maybe there is someone I should speak to but I just can't find their details.

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FastidiaBlueberry · 06/03/2013 22:44

This is so fucking shit.

There was one of these last year and it got a whole load of flak, made mainstream media. And still colleges are promoting this.

It's so shit.

ChairmanWow · 06/03/2013 22:02

Is there really not a women's officer? I think this is disgraceful, basically saying women are sluts and not worthy or capable of being the boss. Don't fear being called humourless, this is just demeaning and you're right to challenge it.

Trekkie · 06/03/2013 20:30

Yes you are right to be bothered by that.

Don't know what to suggest though.

EmmelineGoulden · 06/03/2013 11:14

If all fails at your Union you could try The NUS Women's Campaign.

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beansmum · 05/03/2013 21:25

The students' association doesn't appear to have anyone responsible for equality/diversity. Options are events coordinator - presumably responsible for clubs, or welfare coordinator. I might try going directly to the president of the club that organised the event and/or the president of the SA. Or just write a letter to the student magazine and wait for the responses calling me an angry, man-hating bitch with no sense of humour.

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Sunnywithshowers · 05/03/2013 20:59

I'd also suggest complaining to the Student Union, and if they have a Women's Officer / Officer for Equality and Diversity, so much the better.

snowshapes · 05/03/2013 20:56

Sorry on phone. It has eaten some of the first sentence. First bit should read SRC should advise.

snowshapes · 05/03/2013 20:54

Does your institution have a Student Representative Council responsible for clubs and societey should advise.

Secondly, whoever in the institution is responsible for Equality and Diversity. Policies should apply to student events as well, I think.

In terms of wording, hoes is degrading to female students and the equation of CEO with male ,presumably, reinforces gender stereotypes and inequality?

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