Mermaids

[LanguageAsAFlower]

I need to explain to someone in an education environment who has no interest in the GC/feminist side of anything why we shouldn't have Mermaids in to train staff. All I've said so far is that they are controversial. I probably only have one chance to convince him that this is a terrible idea. I know lots of stories/ ideological reasons why I don't want them in, but I need to organise this into 3/4 good clear, easy to understand reasons why letting them train our staff is not ok.

Sorry if this is vague. Trying not to make it too outing

@LanguageAsAFlower

There's a good article by James Kirkup from the Spectator which asks questions about Mermaids specifically with regards their conflict in approach to the NHS GIDs professionals and their lobbying role.
blogs.spectator.co.uk/2018/05/why-are-some-mps-trying-to-shut-down-the-transgender-debate/

There is another article from the Guardian specifically about education which also demonstrates the differences between the Mermaids / Allsorts affirmation approach and others who have concerns about this:
www.theguardian.com/education/2018/may/15/transgender-row-teachers-afraid-challenge-breast-binding

Both articles have nuance and hopefully anyone in education would recognise the complexities and potential concerns having read them.