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British Army invites male to talk about his 'lived experience' as a woman

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MenWearOrnaments · 10/08/2023 14:50

The co-chair of the Army Servicewomen's Network tweeted out some photos of a Women in Leadership event yesterday.

Cue many women pointing out the elephant in the room, so to speak, in the last photo of the Lived Experience Panel:

https://twitter.com/ASN_CoChair/status/1689310145770135553

Perhaps a subtle act of protest?

https://twitter.com/ASN_CoChair/status/1689310145770135553

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drspouse · 10/08/2023 16:00

TinselAngel · 10/08/2023 15:42

That's a big lass sat on the left.

I am sorry to say I snorted at that photo.

TinselAngel · 10/08/2023 15:42

That's a big lass sat on the left.

PuttingDownRoots · 10/08/2023 15:34

I'd love to know how this individual found the wrong shaped body armour (a known problem... it fits men well but not women making it less safe)

Or dealing with periods with no access to a toilet on exercise

Sexual harassment

The having to prove yourself constantly.

RealityFan · 10/08/2023 15:25

Looking forwards to reading about Ukrainian frontline soldiers and generals who've transed.

What? There aren't any? Or the few that there are have been expected to assume roles as per natal birth?

Quelle suprise.

Ditto US armed forces, despite Uncle Joe having no issues with men IDing as women to access women's sport and prisons and addressing Dylan Mulvaney as a woman, all US military personnel are categorised as, and will fight as, how they were born.

In the real world, let's brew a cuppa and listen to this joker.

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 10/08/2023 15:20

Ereshkigalangcleg · 10/08/2023 15:06

I've seen that smug expression before on men who know they are taking the piss but are totally sure of getting away with it. It's enraging.

It's called "Duping Delight"

www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/machiavellians-gulling-the-rubes/202304/when-liars-smile-the-telltale-tic-of-duping-delight?amp

Good Lord - I had no idea duper’s delight was an actual phenomenon described by psychologists.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 10/08/2023 15:17

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HarridanHarvestingHeldaBeans · 10/08/2023 15:14

PatatiPatatras · 10/08/2023 15:09

I think it's the smirk that accompanies the euphoria boner.

Probably. There's certainly something about it that makes me want to wash my hands. Thoroughly!

PatatiPatatras · 10/08/2023 15:09

I think it's the smirk that accompanies the euphoria boner.

Campingsuperstar · 10/08/2023 15:08

Invites scrutiny of whether that tank’s still got its canon.

But seriously - the lives experience of a trans man. Am sure there are many still hiding sexuality or identity issues and this might well help break down some of the toxicity that can be part of forces experiences. But as a woman? Well it looks ridiculous enough to be perfect sabotage

Ereshkigalangcleg · 10/08/2023 15:06

I've seen that smug expression before on men who know they are taking the piss but are totally sure of getting away with it. It's enraging.

It's called "Duping Delight"

www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/machiavellians-gulling-the-rubes/202304/when-liars-smile-the-telltale-tic-of-duping-delight?amp

Florissante · 10/08/2023 15:04

What they said.

LittleEsme · 10/08/2023 14:59

See, had he gone about his business supporting other trans identifying males, I'd say crack on, all the very best, you do you etc.

But now I just want to say Fuck off.

Fuck Right Off.

HarridanHarvestingHeldaBeans · 10/08/2023 14:59

I've seen that smug expression before on men who know they are taking the piss but are totally sure of getting away with it. It's enraging.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 10/08/2023 14:56

I bet.

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MenWearOrnaments · 10/08/2023 14:56

Sounds like he does a lot of these type of events, telling people what it's like to be a 'woman' in the Army:

https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/2022-nda-shortlist/deborah-penny

Deborah Penny

https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/2022-nda-shortlist/deborah-penny

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