Bluestocking lock in!

Excellent point, Tallulah.

Discrimination seems straightforward to identify, challenge and legislate against. Oppression - is much more structural, and ‘unseen’?

*1. The gender-conforming hierarchy is the one which discriminates against trans ppl.

1. The sex hierarchy is the one which discriminates against women.

Yes ... although I think there's an important distinction to be drawn between oppression and discrimination. Gnc people are discriminated against, women are oppressed (i.e., exploited as a resource)

I can't be arsed PMing them back. They are a regular poster and sometimes plopper. I filed them under insignificant and will block them.

In short, I made a comment that could have been interpreted as a dig at the OPs grammar, but was actually a sarcastic comment about the trans-centric organisers of the women's march. I apologies and said I hoped I had not offended anybody and that PM popped into my box.

It's no big deal, I was just a bit surprised that's all...

YetAnotherSpartacus I don’t get it - are they saying they were being transphobic (and therefore offensive?).

I didn’t realise people really engaged in PMs on here.

Fell asleep wine in hand binge-watching Victoria - I know it’s hopelessly inaccurate in historical terms, but fun. And I enjoyed this exchange between the queen and the duke of wellington, perfectly describing privelige:
“I was not aware that you were fighting a war, Ma'am.”
“Because you are not a young woman, Duke, and no-one, I suspect, tells you what to do.
But I have to prove my worth every single day.”

Thanks for the Amy Newton recommendation - not heard her before but she’s blowing the cobwebs away quite nicely this morning!

I go back and forth on how I’m feeling about Jennifer James, she’s making some very important waves but seems so unshakably convinced that Corbyn will see sense. However good tweet from her this morning

twitter.com/msjenniferjames/status/960017926236659712

Especially this bit:
^1. The gender-conforming hierarchy is the one which discriminates against trans ppl.

1. The sex hierarchy is the one which discriminates against women.

It seems to make so much sense, when you accurately separate gender and sex.

Oooooo. PM them back and find out if they will explain what a woman is.

It was nothing major - but it did surprise me a little

No, but do tell yet

No... (trying not to be intrigued)

Has anyone else received any rather odd PMs over the women's march and Rose threads?

Will def try terry.

xxxxxx

*Cwenthryth
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Ooooo D&S with Crabbie's - now that's an excellent idea!!!!'

Gin and/or D&S all round for those who're feeling down tonight and remember if you're going through hell keep going...

mamaryllis

And solidarity. It's weird and it's boggling and it's definitely not just sour grapes on your part.

And now I have to google dark and stormy too...

Gin is a good idea. I just feel completely flat. And I absolutely can’t talk about it IRL for obvious reasons. I actually didn’t go to the ‘meet the candidates’ sessions (already hampered playing a full part with kid stuff going on) so it may absolutely have been the right choice, despite the, er, academic. But I can’t make it add up in my head. For nearly thirty years I’ve been trying to get back to academia, and weirdly now I’ve come face to face with the reality that either a - it wasn’t necessary at all, who needs the qualifications anyway, or b - sorry, white women need not apply.
I know realistically that b isn’t the case (there clearly will be white female profs hired ) and I know that if an extremely talented competitor gets the job, that is right and all’s well. But. Still weirdly boggled. I can’t move for virtue-signalling and glee about diversity. Diversity is great - we NEED diversity ffs. So I just feel really stupid and mealy mouthed about the whole thing. But I feel the same way I did when Caitlin Jenner got woman of the year.
Am I literally just chewing on sour grapes? Jeez.

Just googled Dark & Stormy - sounds just the ticket. Would like to try it with Crabbie’s for some extra punch

I really am feeling very maudlin about everything this evening. It seems like there is no good news in the world.

Need to find some kickass female-led rock to boost the spirits and remind me its not all bad. Any suggestions?

I want everyone else's dinners!!!(stamps foot)

mamaryllis I recommend a Dark & Stormy, they certainly take the edge of all the shit

Offers mamaryllis a stiff gin.

I have had a rather yummy stir fry with oodles of garlic and teryaki sauce.

Assigned
Whizz 4 salmon fillets, 1 egg white, 2 tbsp capers, 1 peeled shallot, 65g fresh breadcrumbs with salt & pepper in a food processor, shape into 4 burgers & pan fry in olive oil until cooked through.

Serve with lime mayo on focaccia with lettuce & tomato...well you did ask!

amaryllis, . That sounds really hard.

So sorry mamaryllis, I missed your post.

Fucks sake. Can you say more? to you.

Salmon burgers. Oooo! Give me your recipe please terry

Cwen
"Every time you think your mind is boggled and your flabber is well and truly gasted, something else comes up"

• YYY . Me too. Every fucking day

My sense is they are starting to sound increasingly shrill and ridiculous. They're running out of arguments. Or is it just me running out of patience?

Anyway cheers ! Your dinners sound fantastic. I'm having soup