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Where can a GC feminist spend their cash this Christmas?

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CruellaDeVilla · 25/10/2021 15:11

So AIBU for not spending any money with John Lewis (who usually get around £2k in spending from me at Christmas)?

M&S are the same. So where’s a GC feminist supposed to shop this year?

Please vote but also, where can I shop for Christmas? I’d really like to support a company which protects or stands up for Women’s rights.

YANBU = why would you spend money with a company like this
YABU = get over it

Some examples below, there are more but these companies have drunk the kool aid.

metro.co.uk/2019/11/17/shopper-says-john-lewis-fitting-room-policy-puts-women-at-risk-11170869/

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9032049/M-S-DENY-U-turning-allowing-self-identifying-women-female-changing-rooms.html

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CruellaDeVilla · 25/10/2021 20:45

@ArtemesiaK

I make stuff and have online shops (and donate to feminist causes) but I'd be scared to put a link on here because of TRAs.... :(
How wrong is that?

And why is this thread being moved? FFS.

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RaisedByPangolins · 25/10/2021 19:52

There will be people on your friends list on FB who run their own business - anyone who’s never shared #bekind is probably GC Grin. It’s so tricky these days - I run my own business and I know that people click on it after they’ve seen me post on other pages as my personal account so I do have to be careful what I share

RufustheBadgeringReindeer · 25/10/2021 19:46

Or TRAs 🤔

Though i agree with both of you….youve no idea what sort of people might go onto your websites

CatsArePeople · 25/10/2021 19:46

And I'd be too scared to put my business name on here because of the TERFs.

Because TERFs are known to make rape and death threats? Hmm

RufustheBadgeringReindeer · 25/10/2021 19:43

And I'd be too scared to put my business name on here because of the TERFs

Oh youre in luck

Don’t think there many terfs on here

UndertonesOfCake · 25/10/2021 19:38

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RufustheBadgeringReindeer · 25/10/2021 19:23

@ArtemesiaK

I make stuff and have online shops (and donate to feminist causes) but I'd be scared to put a link on here because of TRAs.... :(
As others have said best not to…

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VladmirsPoutine · 25/10/2021 19:22

I know it's already been mentioned but I always try and spend on Etsy, it can be quite pricey but I want to support independent designers where I can.

ArtemesiaK · 25/10/2021 19:11

I make stuff and have online shops (and donate to feminist causes) but I'd be scared to put a link on here because of TRAs.... :(

ArabellaScott · 25/10/2021 19:08

I generally try to shop from small, and local businesses, buy handmade, etc.

ArabellaScott · 25/10/2021 19:06

@UndertonesOfCake

Not at my business, and I'll be very happy to go without your custom thank you Biscuit
Obviously you can't share that here, which is a shame, as I'd be delighted to avoid.
LadyCampanulaTottington · 25/10/2021 18:59

@KimMumsnet

Hi, OP. We're moving your thread over to the Sex & Gender board now.
Why? Why does this have to move? Ffs Brexit posts are left on AIBU, parenting posts are left on AIBU….

Fuck sake MNHQ.

Journeyofthedragons · 25/10/2021 18:55

Oops - double picture post there 😬

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Journeyofthedragons · 25/10/2021 18:53

@Newjobnewstart

Tunnocks have lots of merch and worth supporting just now
It was only a few years ago that feminists were advocating boycotting Tunnock's for this advert - now they're recommending them. Hmm

inews.co.uk/news/tunnocks-teacakes-rebuked-objectifying-women-demeaning-advert-123994

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KimMumsnet · 25/10/2021 18:51

Hi, OP. We're moving your thread over to the Sex & Gender board now.

JumperandJacket · 25/10/2021 18:46

I’ve often read about people being peak-transed but I think this thread might be a peak-GC moment for me.

Viviennemary · 25/10/2021 18:46

I would send everybody a subscription to a feminist type journal. I imagine there is such a thing. You will be the most popular person in town.

FourTeaFallOut · 25/10/2021 18:41

www.jessdewahls.com/original-artwork-1

Newjobnewstart · 25/10/2021 18:36

Tunnocks have lots of merch and worth supporting just now

Malvarrosa · 25/10/2021 18:34

@User527294627

Subscription to Breitbart?
Curious why you'd suggest this? OP specifically said she has money to spend and not enough places to shop. It's great that you've thought about some free stuff to give if necessary; it's the thought that counts. But the OP also mentioned being a feminist, so maybe not much overlap in your lists.

I'd keep an eye on this thread, or start your own "low/no budget" one - maybe some stuff will come up that's cheap or free that isn't knee-jerk misogynist, or the too-expensive stuff will give you ideas for some non-sexist or even anti-sexist cheapos/freebies - always nice to branch out!!

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 25/10/2021 18:33

Agree with looking for women led businesses. It's also worth seeking out women led businesses from minority groups too.

VladmirsPoutine · 25/10/2021 18:15

Apologies I hadn't clicked the links.

hennybeans · 25/10/2021 18:05

I would seek out women owned/ run businesses. You can't be certain of their views, but in general I think putting women as the focus of your spending is a feminist thing to do. Often if you look at a business's social media you can tell if they are not GC. Sadly most businesses that are, will keep quiet about it. I can't think of any larger stores/ chains that are GC. Only ones to avoid.

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CruellaDeVilla · 25/10/2021 17:56

I haven’t seen the ad, I don’t watch tv.

I do spend a lot at Christmas and want to spend wisely. Thanks for the suggestions so far.

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