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FeministDonkey · 2024-12-03T07:34:29+00:00

Long time poster but changed name as I couldn't find a thread already and wanted to rant. BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-4f79d09b-655a-42f8-82b4-9b2ecebab611 BBC 100 Women 2024: Who is on the list this year? - BBC News Here we go, once again BBC couldn't find 100 women... Ahrgh! Come on! Do we all just look at these lists now and find the intruder?

StrongFemaleCharacter · 03/12/2024 12:29

It was encouraging to see how many people were commenting "spot the man" on the BBC's FB post of this.

FranticFrankie · 03/12/2024 12:27

Don’t hold back @TheCrenchinglyMcQuaffenBrothers!!💯👍🏼👍🏼
This was totally expected but pleased to see the fragrant IK not on the list
But seriously some of those women!! Wow- some fabulous, awe- inspiring Women on there!

TheCrenchinglyMcQuaffenBrothers · 03/12/2024 12:05

I mean, even Baptiste knows he isn't a woman and didn't achieve his lot as either a woman, or even a transwoman, but as a man - so why the fuck do the BBC think he should be included on this list, the gaslighting bastards?

Baptiste's own word...
I believe that what I have achieved, whether it be a little or a lot, was because I built it before becoming Brigitte publicly
Baptiste transitioned in 1998 aged 35, and had already completed a master’s degree and a doctorate, co-founded and directed a non-profit and served on boards.

Endthisshit · 03/12/2024 11:45

Trans saying they are women’s rights campaigners FFS SO sick of this

Cesarina · 03/12/2024 11:38

Digressing, I know, but the Beeb have never included me on this list😩
I mean, like..........they have no idea what they're missing🤷🏻‍♀️

YesterdaysFuture · 03/12/2024 11:28

Endthisshit · 03/12/2024 11:27

How about we mass propose to the BBC have a Best Womens Rights Campaigner of the year? I’m so sick, first thing I read in paper this morning 🤢 is this a public vote? I originally posted about Barbara Bandit and left me wondering how many woman voted for a real woman! How do we fight this? I voted & complained to BBC re Bandit what else can we do!

But I've seen too many trans women claim to be women's rights campaigners, they use it as a cover.

Endthisshit · 03/12/2024 11:27

How about we mass propose to the BBC have a Best Womens Rights Campaigner of the year? I’m so sick, first thing I read in paper this morning 🤢 is this a public vote? I originally posted about Barbara Bandit and left me wondering how many woman voted for a real woman! How do we fight this? I voted & complained to BBC re Bandit what else can we do!

Fenlandia · 03/12/2024 10:46

Theeyeballsinthesky · 03/12/2024 07:40

I mean look at this nonsense

Brigitte Baptiste, Colombia
Ecologist
As a transwoman biologist, Brigitte Baptiste explores the common patterns between biodiversity and gender identity.
She uses a queer lens to analyse landscapes and species in a bid to expand the notion of "nature" to better protect ecosystems. In her 2018 TEDx talk, she used the Quindío wax palm, Colombia’s national tree, as an example of an organism known to switch its gender from male to female across its lifetime.
A renowned academic, Baptiste spent 10 years as director of the Alexander von Humboldt Institute and currently serves as president of Universidad EAN in Bogota, a higher-education institution focused on sustainable entrepreneurship.
She has also campaigned for better funding to get more LGTBQ+ people into higher education.

just as humans are not clownfish, humans are also not palm trees

It's so ridiculous to anthropomorphise nature like this - if this palm tree can reproduce in either a male or female way, it's down to evolution and a strategy for it to keep its species going. This has nothing in common with human gender identities, which as we are always being told are completely independent from our biology!

WarriorN · 03/12/2024 10:44

Where's Willy 😆

I was thinking as I read the Op that it's just an annual festive game. Of hunt the bloke.

It's a shame as it eclipses the achievements of so many women.

Fenlandia · 03/12/2024 10:43

Is there a corresponding BBC 100 Men of the Year with a transman or two on it?

YesterdaysFuture · 03/12/2024 09:52

Please rename to BBC's 99 Women List.

I am disappointed because I was hoping to start this thread today about how many biological men were on the list (one I believe this year).

BettyFilous · 03/12/2024 09:49

BunburyInATizz · 03/12/2024 09:29

Was it BirdyRose or a different initiative (women's history, feminist icons, 'well-behaved women rarely make history'?) altogether that had illustrations of Helen Joyce, Maya etc. on cards or Tshirts?

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US artist/animator Nina Paley did a set of feminist playing cards. They are possibly still available to purchase if you are looking for Christmas gifts.

Edited to add the link.

store.ninapaley.com/product/gender-wars-playing-cards/

BunburyInATizz · 03/12/2024 09:29

Gettingmadderallthetime · 03/12/2024 08:19

Pleased to see Gisele Pelicot on this list. Struck by how many are identified as LGBTQ+ champions. Is as though the BBC thinks 'women and other minority groups Top 100'.

My personal list would have JKR, Helen Joyce, FWS team, Amy Hamm, Riley Gaines, Reem Alsalem and Gisele on it. But my list would be 'women who are fighting for women's rights'. Maybe FWR needs it's own list?

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Was it BirdyRose or a different initiative (women's history, feminist icons, 'well-behaved women rarely make history'?) altogether that had illustrations of Helen Joyce, Maya etc. on cards or Tshirts?

UtterlyOtterly · 03/12/2024 08:58

So it's the BBCs Top 99 Women?

Could they not have one more, then a separate list for trans women?

Very many inspiring actual women on the list though.

WhamFantastic · 03/12/2024 08:53

I also opened the list to play spot the man. Didn't have to go far, I think this chap was number five. Was too irritated to look further.
The blurb does seem to be demonstrate they are scraping the barrel. Palm tree gender FFS! Really no other women in the WORLD more worthy than this nonsense?!

Plasmodesmata · 03/12/2024 08:47

Although, is there only one this year? I'm sure in previous years the XY percentage has been higher. Obviously the correct number of men on this list should be 0.

Projectme · 03/12/2024 08:40

I don't know why BBC bother. I sat there scrolling just to see how many men came up. Brigitte Baptist...shock.

Myalternate · 03/12/2024 08:38

‘Female resilience is the flame that never dies, turning pain into purpose and lighting the way for those who follow.’

Gabriela Salas Cabrera

Quite liked this quote.

FigRollsAlly · 03/12/2024 08:33

Completely pointless having lists like this if anyone can be eligible and just makes the BBC look out of touch yet again.

IntheArctic · 03/12/2024 08:24

So predictable from the BBC. I see elsewhere they describe another woman in the list as a 'queer lesbian'. Eh?

senua · 03/12/2024 08:23

Whatthewhatnowreally · 03/12/2024 08:21

Where’s Wally! For adults

Where's willy, you mean?

Whatthewhatnowreally · 03/12/2024 08:21

Where’s Wally! For adults

PomegranateOfPersephone · 03/12/2024 08:20

A biologist no less! Surely that has to be part of the trolling too.

Gettingmadderallthetime · 03/12/2024 08:19

Pleased to see Gisele Pelicot on this list. Struck by how many are identified as LGBTQ+ champions. Is as though the BBC thinks 'women and other minority groups Top 100'.

My personal list would have JKR, Helen Joyce, FWS team, Amy Hamm, Riley Gaines, Reem Alsalem and Gisele on it. But my list would be 'women who are fighting for women's rights'. Maybe FWR needs it's own list?

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FeministDonkey · 03/12/2024 08:17

AlisonDonut · 03/12/2024 08:06

I mean at least they didn't choose a man who punched women on international TV, so there is progress at least.

Yes, I was afraid that name would come up

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