Letter in support of BPAS and sex based language

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FemaleMule · 22/10/2021 10:55

Recently the charity BPAS showed they had a backbone by making a statement about their use of the word woman - expect most of you saw it.
They've had a backlash in the form of an open letter against them which got 300 signatures.
This new open letter from With Woman has gained nearly 850 sigs since yesterday 3.30pm and rising.
Anyone can sign it and it's a way to show not just solidarity with the wonderful BPAS but also to make a vote for sex based language.
Read and sign here: with-woman.org/2021/10/21/open-letter-to-bpas/

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Manderleyagain · 22/10/2021 12:43

Thanks for posting. Very good letter.

I also want to point out that Maternity Action have also taken a similar position on sexed language. They haven't made a policy statement like bpas, but they were publicly against the wording of the bill on ministerial maternity leave, and were supportive of those Lords who argued to put 'mother' back in the Bill.

I think it's important to support any orgs who do this even if what they do is small. Reward good behaviour!

SirChenjins · 22/10/2021 12:41

Signed

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FemaleMule · 22/10/2021 12:24

Thanks everyone! Nearly 1000 have signed now x

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BeBraverToday · 22/10/2021 11:37

Me too

Theflamingnerd · 22/10/2021 11:20

Thanks OP, have signed the letter

TreXX · 22/10/2021 11:18

Thanks, will sign
Have already made a small donation to BPAS as a thank you.

ErrolTheDragon · 22/10/2021 11:09

Thanks OP.
I've already signed it.
You don't need to put your full name /job etc if that's liable to be a problem.

Note this isn't a petition, it's just a letter of support so hopefully won't be moved off this board.

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