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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Who's up for a self-ID day of activism?

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YesItsADebate · 23/02/2018 15:06

Following on from my swimming thread, I'd like to guage interest to see who would be interested in taking part in a day where we all self-ID as men and take part in various forms of activism.

Some ideas from the other thread:

  • a mass swim in the men's pond in Hampstead;
  • manspreading on public transport;
  • sunbathing/sauntering around in shorts and flip-flops;
  • using the men's loos;
  • using men's changing rooms;
  • applying for membership of men-only golf clubs, gentlemen's clubs, the Freemasons' men's lodges etc.
  • going to men-and-toddler play sessions (with bacon butties!);
  • mansplaining, interrupting other participants in meetings and generally acting with a chauvinistic sense of superiority.

I'm sure you can come up with more. Vaguely planning for the summer when it's a bit warmer! Anyone up for it?

Disclaimer: while the law on Exposure (formerly indecent exposure) only applies to genitals, exposing breasts in public may amount to a public nuisance if it's done with the intent to shock, upset or annoy. I'll have a look a bit later for better guidance.

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Thisisouting · 02/03/2018 20:24

I'm up for this, I need to reactivate my TERF sock account on Facebook and then I'll PM you Grin

I'm in the North West

fannyfelcher · 05/03/2018 10:08

I am in the northwest and will happily attend eveything up this way (should there be any) and will possibly travel to London just because I can. "get arrested" was on my bucket list and im 38. This may help get it out the way. My man breasts are voluminous!

JellySlice · 12/03/2018 18:32

@YesItsADebate, how can I get hold of badges and leaflets, please?

(Apologies if you've already said!)

YesItsADebate · 12/03/2018 19:37

JellySlice I’ve posted details on the group, or you can PM me :)

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CoolGirlsNeverGetAngry · 12/03/2018 19:41

Petition is now up and running!

SandyDrawsBadly · 12/03/2018 21:34

Ahaaa, I’ve found you.
I’d like to join the fb group if that’s ok.
I can prove it’s me etc.

YesItsADebate · 12/03/2018 21:52

Ooo yes Sandy! We were discussing your drawings earlier. Please PM me your Facebook profile URL :)

It is indeed, CoolGirls, and nearly at 2500 signatories last time I checked Star

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StickStickStickStick · 16/03/2018 06:47

Following - and in support x.

2rebecca · 16/03/2018 12:53

I'm undecided about this. On the one hand I'm following the #manfriday stuff on twitter and finding it interesting and funny and am disappointed there's not a new thread on it on feminist chat. On the other hand it's going against my "men aren't that different from us" feminism that doesn't like some of the men are from mars women are from venus type stuff that's appearing in it re manflu etc.
If I was a man at work today not much would be different. Our staff toilets are unisex accessible cubicles, my job is the same as my male colleagues jobs. I could go and use the men's changing rooms and showers at the gym this evening but suspect I'd feel more uncomfortable with that than they would. There are no men only sessions for me to join in with.

Thisisouting · 18/03/2018 08:49

I didn't think most men would be bothered either but they were seriously put out!
It is uncomfortable, they do stare but it's about creating a conversation with men
We have leaflets to hand out while we are in there if they are open to talk.

LadyPenelopeCantDance · 19/03/2018 07:32

You are in the Metro today, in all your manly glory Wink. Shame they didn’t mention the petition but good to see this getting out there.

Who's up for a self-ID day of activism?
DJLippy · 20/03/2018 15:32

What about Friday prayers at a mosque?

Feel the potential for race war might somewhat damage our cause...

Would be interesting to find out how religious spaces are covered in the law. Can men with a GRC attend the male part of a mosque as things stand?

UnsuspectedItem · 20/03/2018 17:46

I'm in.

chaoticgood · 23/03/2018 16:34

yesitsadebate, how do I find you FB group? I'd like to join. I sent you a PM with my FB url

Vizard · 29/03/2018 20:23

I would be up for the Hampstead swim. I'd definitely wear a rash vest or perhaps a mankini ( it does cover up some bits doesn't it?).

Angryresister · 30/03/2018 12:05

Sadly don't live in the UK. BUt the clubs and ponds action sound great. There are gay men's swimming sessions in some London venues I believe, also gay men's saunas which might be better targets to prevent the usual ogling from straight men. And to show how women and lesbians are not getting support from gay men.

bd67th · 01/04/2018 20:53

Several of us trying for entry into a gay sauna would be priceless!

chaoticgood · 02/04/2018 14:15

Ohhhhhh yes gay sauna! They will be proper pissed off and embarrassed, much closer to how women feel in the reverse situation ... and not just happy to have tits to look at

chaoticgood · 02/04/2018 14:16

And well done on the win re Swim England! Sterling work!

EliseC1965 · 02/04/2018 22:30

Hi,
Can I be added to the fb group as well please? I’ve never had a pm, so I hope I can find it lol.
I’ll use my own fb as I’m outed on twitter anyway and embroiled in a terf war.

SharkAttack1972 · 24/09/2018 21:18

Hello, can I be included in man friday events in the future please. I can do events in Wirral, Liverpool, Cheshire. North Wales. Cheers xx

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