"Little independent research on the impact of any equality group caused by lap dancing clubs" according to Bristol City Council

[JessinAvalon]

I am currently ploughing my way through the 119 page document that Bristol City Council have sent out in advance of the licensing committee meeting on Friday at which they'll be signing off the sex entertainment venue policy.

In it, they say:

"There is little independent research available on the types of activities that
would be regulated under this policy with regard to the potential for a
significant impact on any equality group."

This is despite consultation responses from the local NHS, which quoted the Home Office Sexualisation of Young People Review, Bristol University's Gender Violence Research Centre, Rape Crisis and a detailed response from Bristol Fawcett which referenced several academic papers.

Does 'independent research' only apply if you are a man???

I am speechless!

This has been a great thread with excellent comments. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of an argument with you lot

Sinless is a classic example of the way that men who use pornography or strip clubs come up with rationalisations to convince themselves that what they're doing is OK, or even admirable.

Sadly, these 'arguments' cannot stand up when exposed to the harsh light that well-informed feminists are shining on the true nature of this business.

I would find it hard to believe that Sinless actually has any real female friends. As those who will ring himmas often as he would, think of things to do etc.

He has pretty much admitted to having no idea about how research is commissioned and reviewed with respect to publication in the public domain.

It is one thing to have an interesting discussion with informed people but it just becomes a tedious exercise when it simply be comes an arse-kicking contest with a porcupine.