Shocking bullying of gender critical law professor (Rosa Freedman)

Yes indeed Ms

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Thank you - have just signed. Could the bar for labour councillors get any lower??

Have started a thread about his, but posting here also... www.change.org/p/dawn-butler-mp-parliament-uk-remove-stephanie-dale-as-labour-town-councillor-for-sleaford-north-hykeham

ChloeH - it would be nice to see some back up from your male colleagues though

Thank you for standing up for her ChloeH - we all think you are very brave 💐

That's a very good statement from Prof Freedman.

@ChloeHouston79, you have absolutely no need to clarify your meaning with the women here, certainly not me. You did a brave thing and I am sure all of us on this thread are grateful to you for standing up on this issue, particularly when it’s clear that so many others see the awfulness of what’s happening but are keeping their heads down.

My comment was born out of frustration with the BBC for their relentless crapness on this issue. They highlighted that bit of your commentary because that’s the only bit that makes you valid in their eyes.

It’s a sign of the rightthink we are all required to demonstrate that we have to be ever so accommodating and apologetic before we may take the huge risk of saying ‘it’s not ok to harrass and abuse a woman for her ideas’

Thank you again chloe. And bon courage to you all in academia.

Action, not words.

And if they do try to discipline any of the people responsible, there will be a tidal wave of TRA rage for the university to look forward to.

I think that's a strong statement from the university - in terms of supporting free speech.

Although, I have to say, it's a sign of the times that when any institution issues a statement other than "Terfs out" - I'm grateful It should be a given that universities allow freedom of expression, argument and ideas.

I hope Rosa can take some heart from that statement. Courage Rosa (and Chloe). Now let’s see Reading back up their words with action.

It is a strong statement. But that's all it is.

The university has to take responsibility for not stepping in before this.

And it has to act now.

Prof Freedman's response to statement above.

University of Reading statement:

Message from the Acting Vice-Chancellor: harassment and bullying
BY STUDENT-SERVICES-NEWS ON DECEMBER 6, 2018

On 12 November, we launched a joint #NeverOK campaign with RUSU against harassment and bullying. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all our students and staff, and we do not tolerate any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination.

You may have seen in the media issues about behaviour towards one of our academics on the basis of publicly stated views on a current public policy issue. Freedom of speech, debate and academic freedom lie at the very heart of university life. A critical part of the university experience is learning how to form and defend an argument. We all have issues we feel passionately about and we may express those feelings in strong terms. But however important the issue and whatever the strength of our convictions, bullying and harassment have absolutely no place in our community. That is completely non-negotiable, whatever the issue or the circumstance, and we will take appropriate disciplinary action against anyone who engages in this sort of unacceptable behaviour.

I consider the respect and support that we demonstrate towards each other here at Reading to be an immense strength of our community, so I know you will join me in supporting the #NeverOK campaign. You can find out more about the campaign and the support we provide to students on the Essentials webpages.

Kind regards.

Robert

Robert Van de Noort

Acting Vice-Chancellor

blogs.reading.ac.uk/student-services-news/

Thank you Chloe and Rosa

And, as for Chloe suggesting that she's not brave, you are as are all women who place themselves in harm's way over this topic for the sake of women who don't have a voice.

Best wishes to you both. Stay strong

Once again though it is women like you who it seems must summon up the courage to speak out and face the consequences, while those in power and in leadership positions hide in their ivory towers, block their ears and issue platitudes.

Agree with this. Well done Chloe

Just want to add my voice here. The treatment meted out to Rosa is nothing short of disgusting. for Rosa and for Chloë.

Thank you Rosa and Chloe.

Chloe and Rosa thanks from me too for standing up. I was harassed / bullied out of a university many years ago for standing up to misogyny, and it shaped my next ten years unfortunately and not in a good way. I hope you get support from the university and from colleagues - it would be particularly good for men to step up and support you as they are less likely to be attacked. It is pretty unbelievable that we are in this situation now in 2018.

Chloe your integrity really shines through and I’m so pleased that you have stepped forward.
Once again though it is women like you who it seems must summon up the courage to speak out and face the consequences, while those in power and in leadership positions hide in their ivory towers, block their ears and issue platitudes.

The treatment of Rosa is disgusting, as for the insipid response from the Uni, that's appalling.

What horrified me most was how she needed to hide in the bushes. I think many women have had that experience and it resonates.

Chloe you are brave! You are the bystander stepping up to say Stop! Enough! I've always believed if more people did that it would really help combat bullying. So much so I encouraged my own DS's to do it.

I leave this quote for you both:

Courage is not the absence of fear, it is the ability to act in the presence of fear. - Bruce Lee

Hello, ChloeHouston79!

I felt for you so much in your Twitter thread when you said I am not a brave person. Thank you for girding your (woman!) loins and standing in public solidarity with Rosa.

Thanks Chloe, hope you and Rosa begin to be supported by Reading Uni.
R0wantrees, thanks for the Spectator link will have a read. Have continued my Times subscription solely because of their stance,mighty start buying The Spectator too.

Thank you to Chloe and Rosa.

As always it's a huge thank you from me to anyone who stands up for women and girls to Chloe and to Rosa, she must really need it - what a brave woman.