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Time to #LeaveStonewall - Sex Matters campaign

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Leafstamp · 29/05/2021 16:16

Just launched:

sex-matters.org/posts/updates/leave-stonewall/

Get writing! Useful content for anyone wanting to challenge Stonewall or Stonewall-esque influences.

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EmbarrassingAdmissions · 29/05/2021 17:06

Many other aspects of the letter overstate the case, But go ahead, send it.

I know that others might wonder what the recommendation states:

The University should give careful and thorough consideration to the relative benefits and disbenefits of its relationship with Stonewall, bearing in mind the issues raised in this report. In particular, it should consider that this relationship appears to have given University members the impression that gender critical academics can legitimately be excluded from the institution XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX); the potential effect of this on the University’s obligations to uphold freedom of expression; the effect on University members’ understanding of the values of the institution; and the effect on those members of the University who hold gender critical views. If the University considers it appropriate to continue its relationship with Stonewall, it should devise a strategy for countering the drawbacks and potential illegalities described above.

Given the respected legal authority behind that report, that reads like a helpful steer as to appropriate action.

MarshaBradyo · 29/05/2021 17:01

@heathspeedwell

What a brilliant letter! This sentence really stood out: "Pledging allegiance to Stonewall no longer signals an employer’s commitment to equality and diversity; rather, it is a serious reputational and legal risk."
Good
Erikrie · 29/05/2021 17:01

I’m sure the letters will have the desired effect.

Yes I'm sure they will 😁 The house of cards tumbles. Now the truth is apparent.

heathspeedwell · 29/05/2021 16:59

What a brilliant letter! This sentence really stood out: "Pledging allegiance to Stonewall no longer signals an employer’s commitment to equality and diversity; rather, it is a serious reputational and legal risk."

Leafstamp · 29/05/2021 16:54

Don’t worry Robin, as Nancy Kelley would say, it’s just "the difference between natural language and statutory language".

I’m sure the letters will have the desired effect.

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Erikrie · 29/05/2021 16:49

Ahh Robin, you keep trying don't you. I believe you have been trying to represent them legally haven't you... :-) it's not going well for stonewall right now is it.

RobinMoiraWhite · 29/05/2021 16:44

You had better hope that anyone sent the letter doesnt check the facts set out in it. Were they to read the Reindorf report referenced in the first paragraph, they would see that:

"Reindorf recommended that the university consider breaking from Stonewall" is a misrepresentation of Reccomendation 28.
Many other aspects of the letter overstate the case, But go ahead, send it.

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 29/05/2021 16:34

@mejon

This is an excellent idea. I was not surprised to see the University, Police and Health Board nearest to me included as well as the Welsh Government. Heartened to see that my local authority is not amongst them. I'll definitely be writing to the former.
Be aware that there are some typos or they've occasionally used the full name rather than acronyms in that list (on first look I couldn't find some organisations that I knew to be champions so found them looking alphabetically and via category).
FindTheTruth · 29/05/2021 16:33

Brilliant letter. thanks OP

Erikrie · 29/05/2021 16:30

👍

mejon · 29/05/2021 16:29

This is an excellent idea. I was not surprised to see the University, Police and Health Board nearest to me included as well as the Welsh Government. Heartened to see that my local authority is not amongst them. I'll definitely be writing to the former.

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 29/05/2021 16:22

That's a much better letter with a clear call to action than the fairly embarrassing headline of the FPFW open letter.

fairplayforwomen.com/open-letter-to-trustees-and-chief-executives-youre-being-taken-for-a-ride/

It's a well thought out campaign initiative.

Puddycatfan · 29/05/2021 16:21

I've just got it too. Better get writing then!

Mollyollydolly · 29/05/2021 16:18

Just got the email about this. Great idea.

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