ATH appeal for travel bursary for trans women. Not trans men.

I just dived into that twitter thread and although I read some great responses - I am actually left feeling a bit despondent that males can be so ignorant about the reality of women's lives. I was starting to take for granted that mass disclosures like the everyday sexism project and #metoo actually made a difference. Has he been living under a rock? Maybe he avoids women wherever possible and successfully filters out women's voices (by thinking about what he wants for dinner or just saying "blah blah blah boring" to himself) whenever he is unable to avoid us.
I wonder how many other men have no clue?

This happened to me at work. We were called to a gender inclusivity workshop where a 36yo transwoman (lived 34years as heterosexual male, married) wailed to a large group of natal women about how awful it was to be at a pub and not know if you were going to be attacked on the way home on your own. With not a single trace of irony.

Cloud fucking cuckoo land. We’ve lived it every day of our lives, princess.

But back to the point, I'm sure no women anywhere could imagine having to shell out for a taxi to get home because we're told if we walk alone in the dark we're asking for trouble and it would be our own fault.

If you remember Eamonn Holmes actually told a rape victim live on air "you'll take a taxi next time won't you?" As if she had been remiss.

He's being absolutely slaughtered on there. Many brilliant responses!

Oh that Ryan John Butcher bloke comes across as a right bellend doesn't he? Loved him getting called out by that intersex poster and falling over himself to use the right terminology!

Also saw that he writes for The Independent. Final nail in the coffin for my readership of that utter dirge as well!

I don't really care if that's what he thinks would be helpful to other people who are genuinely afraid of leaving their house. But, I don't think it's the right response to that as an issue. I also wouldn't give a single penny to an organisation that actively promotes and supports violence (of the actual physical kind).

I see they've raised £1,200 or so of their £1500 target so there are clearly enough people who disagree with me!

120,000 children are homeless this Christmas.
Working parents on Universal Credit wont get any money in December because the month has 5 weeks in it. (You cant make this shit up).
DV refuges are closing.
But yeah give us your money for taxi fares.

I know, and a massive £200 a month he spent on taxis for his safety!

So, about the price of a monthly train ticket, or to run a car. Boo fucking hoo.

But back to the point, I'm sure no women anywhere could imagine having to shell out for a taxi to get home because we're told if we walk alone in the dark we're asking for trouble and it would be our own fault. Especially if we were wearing a skirt.