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Boys prioritised over girls - again

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Lysistrataknowsherstuff · 16/06/2018 09:11

I've seen fears expressed here before that new trans policies in schools will marginalise religious girls, and this blog seems to confirm this - girls will be removed from PE with the new rules in Glamorgan.

The fourth witness, a councillor, appears to put it best - the feelings of the boys who self identify as girls will be prioritised over the safety of the girls. It's the girls who will be asked to leave if they object to this new policy.

penarthnews.wordpress.com/2018/06/14/muslim-parents-and-others-object-to-vale-councils-controversial-transgender-toolkit/

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Pratchet · 16/06/2018 09:44

I think parts of the Allsorts Toolkit breach the Equality Act. They need Transgender Trend.

Ereshkigal · 16/06/2018 09:44

The very first objector is a father saying that his son will not do PE if he has to change with someone who has a girls body in the changing room.

I don't blame him.

Ereshkigal · 16/06/2018 09:41

since when does having a transitioning child make you an expert?!

Since Mermaids, Gendered Intelligence etc.

SoupDragon · 16/06/2018 09:40

The very first objector is a father saying that his son will not do PE if he has to change with someone who has a girls body in the changing room.

It’s not prioritising boys over girls, it’s prioritising transgender over “ordinary”. All childr n are pretty vulnerable when it comes to their bodies and privacy so this fails everyone.

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Lysistrataknowsherstuff · 16/06/2018 09:31

Despite all the objections it looks like it's going to the council to be voted on. I might be mistaken, but looking at their expert witnesses in support of the toolkit I cannot see how any of them can be classed as experts: since when does having a transitioning child make you an expert?!

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AngryAttackKittens · 16/06/2018 09:29

...Could they not have found someone who can draw? What is going on with the eyes with the figure on the far left?

I've been concerned for a while that these changes will drive a lot of Muslim girls out of public spaces, and in particular out of sports. Apparently the people in charge don't think that matters. I do.

Ereshkigal · 16/06/2018 09:26

Props to those speaking up for girls: that's what takes guts these days.

Definitely. I think the boys deserve their privacy too.

Pratchet · 16/06/2018 09:24

This is a good link I'm going to reshare

Ereshkigal · 16/06/2018 09:24

I'd like to read the toolkit. Is it available online anywhere? I presume they consulted with one of the big trans orgs given the presence of Stonewall and Pride Cymru at this local council meeting.

Pratchet · 16/06/2018 09:18

There is a good section of people protesting. I can't understand what's happened though. Has it been formally adopted or is it 'back on the agenda'.

The councillors who agreed to adopt will not be well informed about this, specifically about the discriminatory impact on girls and religious minorities. They will definitely be confused but have a vague desire to be seen as 'the good guys'. They can't be excused if blame though: they should known what they're voting on.

Props to those speaking up for girls: that's what takes guts these days.

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