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Daily acts of feminism - a thread for ideas

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teawamutu · 14/03/2021 10:14

Pinched the idea shamelessly from another thread after an hour of speechless rage reading the papers and Twatter. I need to DO something.

I pledge to do something positive every day to stand up for women. Deeds not words.

Today was taken care of for me - a subscription to The Radical Notion for Mother's Day. I'm also going to fill out the VAWG consultation.

Thought might be good to share anything else we come across here, so anyone in need of ideas could check?

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mum2jakie · 21/03/2021 10:37

Completed the census. Put myself first as householder and skipped the question on 'gender identity' for all of us

334bu · 20/03/2021 10:42

Sorry that reply was to Maud

334bu · 20/03/2021 10:42

I think that it probably was. Won't post link because it is blatant smearing of For Women Scotland , identifying them in every which way bar actually naming them.
Horrible little man.

Immaback · 20/03/2021 10:37

If you put “the invisible job spec checklist “ into google there’s a full list of household tasks to be split between adults . Very useful. Love this thread !

MaudTheInvincible · 20/03/2021 10:34

Brilliant motherrunner Brew

motherrunner · 20/03/2021 10:30

Thanks for the link @MaudTheInvincible. Just signed up.

MaudTheInvincible · 20/03/2021 10:12

I was here to give a suggestion but got distracted by memories of PH Sad

Anyway, having got the weekly Filia newsletter yesterday, it is full to the brim with things to be done, to listen to, and to read. If you haven't already signed up, here's a link explore.filia.org.uk/newsletter-signup

MaudTheInvincible · 20/03/2021 10:07

@334bu

Having just watched a YouTube clip where Patrick Harvie, co leader Scottish Green Party accused, without naming of course " For Women Scotland," as a group funded by and with the same goals as the US extreme alt right, have resolved as my daily act of feminism to no longer give my second vote for Scottish Parliament to a party which denies science and is totally shameless in hurling baseless accusations against women fighting to maintain their legal rights. Sod off The Greens.

Was that the one where he spoke against women being protected by the hate crime bill? That was hate-filled spittle-flecked invective if every I saw it. Maybe he's always like that, purple with gynophobic rage.

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teawamutu · 20/03/2021 09:21

@Cloud1921

So because of this post today I have:

Filled in the Gov survey about violence towards women and girls.

Bought loads of resources from:
victimfocus-resources.com/

As the adopted mum of a teen girl who is the survivor of CSA I wish I'd heard about this before.

Started loaning money to 2 women through lend with care.

Thanks for all the suggestions

Wishing your daughter healing, Cloud
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334bu · 20/03/2021 09:05

Having just watched a YouTube clip where Patrick Harvie, co leader Scottish Green Party accused, without naming of course " For Women Scotland," as a group funded by and with the same goals as the US extreme alt right, have resolved as my daily act of feminism to no longer give my second vote for Scottish Parliament to a party which denies science and is totally shameless in hurling baseless accusations against women fighting to maintain their legal rights. Sod off The Greens.

PurpleHoodie · 20/03/2021 08:47

Bumpette

Cloud1921 · 19/03/2021 17:14

So because of this post today I have:

Filled in the Gov survey about violence towards women and girls.

Bought loads of resources from:
victimfocus-resources.com/

As the adopted mum of a teen girl who is the survivor of CSA I wish I'd heard about this before.

Started loaning money to 2 women through lend with care.

Thanks for all the suggestions

thinkingaboutLangCleg · 19/03/2021 14:38

Who feels like a spot of gardening on this fine spring day?

I had an email today from Sonia Appleby, a GIDS whistleblower who is trying to protect transgender patients -- and those who may temporarily be considered transgender.

She's raising funds for her employment tribunal case against her employers. Not just because they're bullying her but because they're still not taking child safeguarding seriously.

So I've started a thread about her. Do drop in and help bring her efforts to fruition.

PurpleHoodie · 19/03/2021 14:06

Bicep pose Grin

www.ipso.co.uk you say....

Leafstamp · 19/03/2021 14:02

@PurpleHoodie

"334bu

Just thinking about how often male violence is minimised in newspaper headlines ( e g "loving father snaps and....)"

According to
ipso.co.uk

"Any member of the public or any organisation can make a complaint under Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Code, if they are looking to correct a significant inaccuracy. "

Maybe we should have a template letter for this and flood them with complaints."

Tag teaming you Purple Grin

Here's a link for the IPSO complaint: www.ipso.co.uk/complain/complaints-form/

PurpleHoodie · 19/03/2021 13:58

"334bu

Just thinking about how often male violence is minimised in newspaper headlines ( e g "loving father snaps and....)"

According to
ipso.co.uk

"Any member of the public or any organisation can make a complaint under Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Code, if they are looking to correct a significant inaccuracy. "

Maybe we should have a template letter for this and flood them with complaints."

PurpleHoodie · 19/03/2021 13:57

334bu

Yes. Didn't want this to get lost.

PurpleHoodie · 19/03/2021 13:27

Yes Maud. I'm guilty of not doing this.

Thanks to your post, I will.

We should all check in at least 2x a week.

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teawamutu · 19/03/2021 13:26

Have mailed the Equality Ministers.

Thinking I might contact the WE committee members later, to mention the very many inaccuracies from that evidence session.

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MaudTheInvincible · 19/03/2021 10:35

I must get in the habit of checking the petitions and activism board once a week or something. I do neglect it, and there are loads of things on there to do.

Don't forget to look at the petitions board occasionally! www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3946438-don-t-forget-to-look-at-the-petitions-board-occasionally

334bu · 19/03/2021 07:40

Just read this thread. Had no idea there was a time limit of only 6 months in bringing a domestic violence charge.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/petitions_noticeboard/4196016-abolish-time-limits-to-bring-charges-for-offences-for-acts-of-domestic-violence

334bu · 19/03/2021 07:26

Just thinking about how often male violence is minimised in newspaper headlines ( e g "loving father snaps and....)"

According to
ipso.co.uk

"Any member of the public or any organisation can make a complaint under Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Code, if they are looking to correct a significant inaccuracy. "

Maybe we should have a template letter for this and flood them with complaints.

MaudTheInvincible · 18/03/2021 20:45

@rapejusticefail

I’ve posted this on the general feminism board already but -

In response to the judgment on the EVAW challenge of the CPS:

From CWJ website here - www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/news/2021/3/17/rape-justice-now-2-things-you-can-do-now

"We know our supporters are as disappointed as us with Monday’s judgment which failed to hold the CPS accountable for the devastating drop in rape prosecutions.

We urge women across England and Wales to continue this fight with us by:
1 Responding to the Home Office's current consultation on its national Violence against Women and Girls Strategy

2 Demanding the CPS waive their legal costs. The £75,000 CrowdJustice funds we raised came from the pockets of survivors, activists and those working with victims. EVAW and CWJ could use these funds to continue to help women get justice after rape.

Might be something some mumsnetters could get behind?

Thanks for this! Such a disappointing judgment.

Leafstamp · 18/03/2021 20:25

I fear I may be repeating an earlier cross reference, but just in case anyone hasn't already seen this resource thread then you may find some inspiration for armchair activism here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4194477-Template-letters-and-emails-to-politicians-and-organisations

PurpleHoodie · 18/03/2021 18:46

Definitely.

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