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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

ARRRGHH, biting my tongue and need to vent

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PineappleSunrise · 08/11/2018 11:07

Colleague - recently declared non-binary - has just had a moan about how much they hate diversity at work that only focuses on women, but doesn't non-binary people like "themself".

It's taking all my self-control not to point out that their natal sex is NOT EXACTLY INVISIBLE, so the vast majority of the population would automatically and unthinkingly categorise them in the "diversity for women" pot, ie part of the group that should be increasing its presence in our workplace. SO 'THEY' IS ALREADY INCLUDED.

Sigh.

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PineappleSunrise · 08/11/2018 11:14

I think in this case it's just pure, internalised misogyny and homophobia. They actually married their girlfriend not long ago - apparently being a happily, legally married lesbian couple both with great jobs and no friction at work about their "gender presentation" is just not good enough.

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UpstartCrow · 08/11/2018 11:13

Tell them to put together a proposal for HR instead of just complaining and creating a bad atmosphere which achieves nothing.

Badgerthebodger · 08/11/2018 11:10

Ah but being a boring old woman isn’t Brave, Stunning or Special enough is it? I swear about 90% of people who define themselves as trans have just seen the opportunity to let their narc side out and run with it