Hello there,
I was wondering whether it's possible, via Mumsnet, to start up a list of schools/colleges/universities/dress shops/restaurants/public toilets/gyms/swimming pools/cinemas/theatres, etc., who've closed down their 'women only' spaces entirely, or, who now allow men into our spaces?
I know this is causing deep stress to many women, particularly young girls in our education system, where more and more schools are going 'gender neutral'. Some young girls not drinking all day long, so they don't have to use these toilets, worried and anxious, deeply embarrassed too. I'm sure some boys/young men hate such facilities also.
This is putting women, and our children/grandchildren, at grave risk of predators/perverts/paedophiles, in my view.
I was horrified to learn, just the other day, that some Trans Activists are visiting what used to be 'women only' changing rooms and taking delight in masturbating in them, (they even post photos on Twitter) knowing that women will use those same cubicles, totally unaware of what they've been doing, or have 'left behind' on seats/walls of these now unisex changing rooms.
Women need 'single sex spaces' for a reason, to protect us, to provide privacy and dignity. They are NOT spaces for any man to be in, be they men who say they are trans, or not.
We need an easily accessible list, perhaps in a blog form, so that Mums & Dads can find out instantly which places are willing to put women/children in danger, denying us our rights, as women, to be kept safe.
Once a list is there, we must all take a part in either boycotting these places, or demanding they change back to 'single sex spaces' ASAP.
If it could become a National Campaign, that would be even better, if we can get it to become thus, as this would carry a lot more weight and might even get the mainstream media to stand with us for the safety of Women and Children.
Anyone have any ideas on the best way to proceed?
Thank you
Ellen