Wow. Not read it all yet but am already struck by how ‘inclusive’ is being used to break down women’s boundaries/right to informed consent by activating feelings of guilt and obligation.
My husband recently had a long car journey conversation with DSD (12) where he found himself* having to reassure her that not fancying people for whatever reason is absolutely fine and she can be as picky as she likes when it comes to choosing intimate partners (and must accept other people’s right to the same, and be gracious when rejected).
We suspect the ‘be kind, be inclusive, examine your prejudices’ message (that we agree with in all other circumstances) is being muddled with learning about and experimenting with romantic relationships.
Possibly this is just due to the age group, in which case, I think all teachers/parents/youth leaders should be aware of it.
Anti discrimination law and practice is great for housing/employment etc but it’s not relevant to dating, and anyone suggesting otherwise is being a bit rapey, frankly.
*The sane conversation had him defending feminism against DSD’s accusation’s that feminism isn’t nice because it doesn’t include everyone.