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Which supermarkets can GC women shop in? Not Tesco it seems.

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invisibleoldwoman · 06/07/2024 14:59

I try my best to boycott/avoid the worst offenders eg M&S, Costa.

I think I have been deluding myself that Tesco has not gone down the self-id path or only in a limited virtue signally manner. Very little 'rainbow' visibility locally or on the main or local websites. Now I discover that their official policy is that their staff and customer toilets are unisex. Everyone can choose whatever toilet they want. But, in my store on a recent visit, this isn't made obvious, eg signage, and they certainly haven't redesigned the toilets to allow proper privacy, eg fully enclosed cubicles with integral wash basins.

Here are the details - see Victoria Smith @glosswitch on X

All the major supermarkets are represented in my general area, albeit at a distance. Sadly Tesco is the nearest. Can anyone recommend the best one to support in terms of legal compliance with the Equalities legislation and some semblance of concern for women and children's safety and privacy?

There was a thread recently discussing who we are boycotting generally but I can't find it. If anyone has a link that would be helpful.

I can't easily find how to email the CEO of Tesco, the head office, or my local store. So I think I will have to work up to visiting locally and try to speak to the local manager.

Which supermarkets can GC women shop in?  Not Tesco it seems.
Which supermarkets can GC women shop in?  Not Tesco it seems.
Which supermarkets can GC women shop in?  Not Tesco it seems.
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Gillbil · 06/07/2024 23:10

LakeTiticaca · 06/07/2024 22:06

I believe sainsburys have made their toilets and changing rooms gender neutral .
No discussion. No thought as to how the female staff might feel about it

Damn

Gillbil · 06/07/2024 23:09

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So just a big get over it, to any one who has medical issues, hygiene poverty, small children or just a desire not to wet yourself?

Your ability to see outside of your own needs, and think of others is shining through

CloudNineShopper · 06/07/2024 23:03

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I use them, because I have a young child who is being toilet trained and needs the loo quite frequently.

I'd like to be able to use a toilet with my child that is free from people with penises, as they're historically well-known to use said penises as weapons to assault women and children. With public toilets also known for being a lovely little spot for them to corner victims to carry out such assaults.

tiggergoesbounce · 06/07/2024 22:51

Our tesco has a male, a female and a disabled one.

I do frequent some places that are unisex where its just individual cubicles for whomever to use.

mcduffy · 06/07/2024 22:23

I switched to Morrisons from Sainsbury’s

CaptainOliviaBenson · 06/07/2024 22:17

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There's always one. 🙄

PriOn1 · 06/07/2024 22:07

I use Aldi. There was no Pride paraphernalia, their prices are low and their products are good. That said, I prefer small supermarkets with fewer products, so if you love hypermarkets, my local Aldi wouldn’t be for you. I haven’t checked their toilets though as it’s only ten minutes from my house.

LakeTiticaca · 06/07/2024 22:06

I believe sainsburys have made their toilets and changing rooms gender neutral .
No discussion. No thought as to how the female staff might feel about it

radiatorbed · 06/07/2024 21:58

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How thoughtful of you to post such a comment.

UtterlyOtterly · 06/07/2024 21:56

Kaleds in our town the public toilets are either grim or closed because of vandalism. The supermarket toilets are the best option if you want somewhere clean and not full of drugs paraphernalia.

It may surprise you but some people are out of their house for more than 40 minutes at a time.

BCBird · 06/07/2024 21:52

If u need tge toilet u should be able to use it without worrying that s biological man is in there. I hope if this happens that I will call the person.out

Kaleds · 06/07/2024 21:43

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Gillbil · 06/07/2024 20:39

Sadly, don't know which if any store is actually following the law anymore, maybe (hopefully) sainsburys.
But I do know my Dh had to use the toilets, and he said there weren't any bins in the stalls...so I guess Tesco policy's, aren't for TM....just TW...I wonder why