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a list of men or companies who have stood up for us

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siucra · 20/04/2025 19:17

Like so many here, I have been disheartened by the lack of support from so many famous men, those I liked and or admired are now and will forever be in my blacklist. Same for companies.
This whole experience has been so hard and I thank all the incredible women who carried on and spoke for us...
However, who are the men who were on our side? Andrew Neil? Piers Morgan? There aren't many but would love to hear some names of those who put women first...

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ItsCoolForCats · 20/04/2025 20:10

Barry Mcguigan. Also, Matt le Tissier was very critical about two males being in the women's Ultimate Pool final recently.

And Jack and Clive from the Two Poofs podcast.

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siucra · 20/04/2025 20:08

When it comes to companies, it is so much easier to think of those who used terms such as birthing people or whatever the nonsense was. Was thinking today that Justine Roberts played a blinder, keeping us all going and managing it all. Remember that awful vibrator co-sponsorship on Mumsnet though? However, I doff my hat. So proud of Mumsnet and how we were all radicalised by it and by each other. Thank you to the clever and articulate women who took the time to explain and educate and therefore radicalise. We are all mighty.

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Talkinpeace · 20/04/2025 20:08

Debbie Hayton has never apologised or tried to rescind the gender inclusive school guidance he issued and the way he treats his wife is vile.

frenchnoodle · 20/04/2025 20:06

Sort of Richard O'Brien, obviously not gender critical, but also has spoken out a few times that men can never fully be women.

rebmacesrevda · 20/04/2025 20:05

Boris Johnson!

Mwnci123 · 20/04/2025 20:05

Said already but Jonny Best Jonny Best Jonny Best.

Also said already, but Michael Biggs really opened my eyes about puberty blockers.

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siucra · 20/04/2025 20:04

Theeyeballsinthesky · 20/04/2025 19:55

Tom Holland (historian)

And Dominic Sandbrook. Love them both.

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heldinadream · 20/04/2025 20:04

John Boyne literally peaked and switched sides and very publicly apologised to Glinner for previously arguing with him and continues to post in conversation with him and in support of women.

abracabarbara · 20/04/2025 20:04

ARLA dairies. Anyone remember?

Womanofcustard · 20/04/2025 20:04

John Lydon (Johnny Rotten)
Morrissey

Mwnci123 · 20/04/2025 20:03

Andy Lewis!

AnotherAngryAcademic · 20/04/2025 20:03

Jon Pike
John Armstrong

DworkinWasRight · 20/04/2025 20:02

Simon Edge (the writer)

It’s harder to think of organisations.

RickyBobbysKFC · 20/04/2025 20:01

David TC Davies ex Monmouthshire MP. Was one of the very first MPs to listen to women many years back.

SameyMcNameChange · 20/04/2025 19:59

Also Rishi Sunak. Not nearly as much as some on here but he did set a clear tone.

AnotherAngryAcademic · 20/04/2025 19:59

Tim Pitt-Payne KC

cariadlet · 20/04/2025 19:58

Theeyeballsinthesky · 20/04/2025 19:55

Tom Holland (historian)

I hadn't realised that Tom Holland had spoken up for women. I love The Rest Is History so I'm very glad to hear this.

TheAutumnCrow · 20/04/2025 19:58

Jonny Best
Peter Daly

Mwnci123 · 20/04/2025 19:58

I think David Chapelle's comedy shifted the Overton window for some men I know.

Matt Bristow (plus other GIDS whistleblowers) and Jessie Singal stuck up for the kids ultimately.

SameyMcNameChange · 20/04/2025 19:58

Sir Bernard Jenkin

AnotherAngryAcademic · 20/04/2025 19:57

Joe Bangles (who asks everyone their favourite cheese on twitter) takes a good bit of heat for standing up for women

menopausalmare · 20/04/2025 19:56

Seb Coe
Brendan O'Neill (the Spectator)

Elifane · 20/04/2025 19:56

Miranda Yardley
Benjamin Boyce
Jaqueline Andrews

CrossPurposes · 20/04/2025 19:55

Oliver Brown from the Telegraph

Mwnci123 · 20/04/2025 19:55

WalterHWhite · 20/04/2025 19:52

I seem to remember Boy George rolling his eyes at women implying what a load of fuss just to go for a wee. Correct me if i’m wrong though. I went right off him!

Boy George on male inclusion in female sport spouted some old shit about being confused because of individual differences in ability within the sexes. Easily confused apparently.