My DD is starting Uni in 2025, we live in SE England and Southampton Uni stood out as a top choice. We were planning to attend the open day this summer and in the meantime I requested a prospectus. Prospectus arrived, first page states "Our Community" and devotes the page to LGBTQ+ community quoting a non-binary student with they/them pronouns. This is literally on the first page of the prospectus. What really bothers me is that no other student community groups are mentioned, so clearly of secondary importance. The prospectus shows quotes from students, all showing the students pronouns (in all cases the students picture shows that they are obviously male or female, why the need to list pronouns?)
I Googled Southampton's gender identity policy that includes links to Stonewall and states that "We encourage staff and students to share their preferred pronouns, for example in email signatures and during introductions on a Teams call or in person."
Also looks like they are big into unisex facilities and I know that for example their study library does not have female only toilets.
My DD rolled her eyes and asked if all unis are like this. Is Southampton particularly impacted by Stonewall's influence? Does anyone have a list of universities that have not drank the Stonewall cool-aid? My DD is really tired of rainbow flags and pronouns being rammed down her throat especially in education settings. I am noticing a similar feeling amongst her peer group.