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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

TRAs planning a protest against A Woman's Place meeting on July 10th

401 replies

NotTerfNorCis · 07/07/2019 10:41

The theme of the WPUK meeting is Why female sport matters, and why we must protect it. Effectively the TRAs are protesting against fairness in women's sports.

Details of their protest are below. Protesters are advised not to be violent, to carry offensive banners, or to try and physically stop the meeting from going ahead. 'This is a response, not an attack.'

www.facebook.com/events/2255386031382613/

Women's place UK are a transphobic hate group that work towards the rolling back of trans rights. Their meetings are recruitment drives where they peddle transphobia and their endless justifications for transphobia.

This is happening in our town. Where we live. We need to show them that we won't let hatred towards our trans brothers, sisters and everyone else stand without a response. A fun, musical, party response.

The protest itself will not be taking place at the National Gallery. That is only the meeting place due to it being a large area next to several decent transport routes. Women's Place UK don't release the venue until several hours before the event, so we will move there as soon as we know the location.

Cis allies are encouraged to attend. Allies are needed. Trans people cannot do this alone.

Some ground rules.

1. DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ANY ATTENDEES OR WOMEN'S PLACE UK MEMBERS/SPEAKERS DIRECTLY.

Stay away if you cannot keep it together. Do not directly engage, even if you are baited. If anyone does bait you and you cannot ignore them, walk away.

2. WE ARE NOT ATTEMPTING TO STOP OR INVADE THE MEETING.

This is not the goal. This is a response, not an attack.

2. THIS IS A NON VIOLENT PROTEST.

If anyone is suspected of having any violent intentions, you will be asked to leave.

3. BRING BANNERS THAT WOULDN'T UPSET YOUR MOTHER

We want this to be a family friendly protest. Please avoid swears on your banners.

4. BRING A GUITAR

Singing is fun.

5. DO YOU DO CIRCUS THINGS? BRING CIRCUS THINGS

Every protest needs a juggler.

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arranbubonicplague · 10/07/2019 22:16

Richard Garside was in attendance (Crime and Justice chap who has been discussed here for his excellent contribution to the topic of the mess of our prison system and extensive commentary):

twitter.com/RichardJGarside/status/1149018346312163331

SophoclesTheFox · 10/07/2019 22:16

That was a most excellent evening.

My girl crush on Sharron is getting embarrassingly out of hand now 😂 she was epic, as were Victoria, Emma and Nic. Awesome. Feeling very motivated to get letter writing and get boycotting!

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 10/07/2019 22:22

It was most excellent indeed - it really felt like history (herstory) was being made

It was really moving to hear about East German dipping from Sharron and to realise that history is repeating itself with the IOC

WomanDaresTo · 10/07/2019 22:23

Jesus that was quite an eve. I'm actually a bit speechless.

The fairplay videos are up - I can't link direct but follow the twitter link - this is the woman who came third to Dr rachel

twitter.com/fairplaywomen/status/1149031111697281025?s=19

Melroses · 10/07/2019 22:42

Wow - so many there Grin

I have been following the meetings on twitter since the Cambridge one. I get totally blown over with each one Smile but this one is amazing. All the photos, and the lovely banner (too glorious for mere twitter mortals to gaze on!)

And FondofBeetles Star - perfection Wine

RubyViolet · 10/07/2019 22:43

Wonderful, inspiring evening. Did not expect to see Daley Thompson, he sat front right and came in with Sharon. We need more men to come on board, a good start with this legend !
Buzzing about the turnout, all the speakers really got to the heart of this. Amazing.

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 10/07/2019 22:59

I was gobsmacked that the cyclist, Jen, who lost out to McKinnon was a surgeon. It's bought home how much pressure there is that she felt she had to go and do more research before speaking out.

Even though she knew it was wrong intuitively, from her own cycling experience and professionally as a surgeon.

littlbrowndog · 10/07/2019 23:03

💪💪💪💪💐💐💐💐💐
Awesomely awesome 👏

arranbubonicplague · 10/07/2019 23:05

Judging by the number of us there, we are so in need of a proximity alert for MN FWR vipers!

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 10/07/2019 23:15

It's growing. The awareness, I mean.

Terfnserf · 10/07/2019 23:15

What an amazing night, on my way home, was so great to meet you all

ContessaLovesTheSunshine · 10/07/2019 23:18

Well that was bloody brilliant. AND I got to stay and hang out with Mumsnetters in the pub afterwards! I'm buzzing Grin lovely to meet you all (those I did meet, although I'm sure the rest are lovely too)!

Branleuse · 10/07/2019 23:25

What a brilliant evening. So glad I went. Emotional at times.

Branleuse · 10/07/2019 23:32

disappointed there were no jugglers though

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 10/07/2019 23:32

Sorry not to stay and be sociable (would have been ace to meet MN'ers in real life) but had a longish journey and babysitter on the clock.

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 10/07/2019 23:33

Re protesters - think that would have massively backfired for them Wink

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 10/07/2019 23:35

Another thing I loved about tonight was that it was a real good mix of women

Lumene · 10/07/2019 23:42

Thanks Ewe just saw your message! Ended up in one pub but not sure if there were a few MN contingents. Hope you had a fab evening x

EmpressLesbianInChair · 10/07/2019 23:44

I saw a bunch with colourful hair & rainbow sashes nearby who I thought might be the protest group. But if they were they were being very quiet about it.

ByGrabtharsHammarWhatASaving · 10/07/2019 23:46

Sounds phenomenal. Such an amazing turn out. Did any press turn up?

nettie434 · 10/07/2019 23:50

Grabtharshammer Saw from tweets that Matthew Thompson LBC came:

twitter.com/mattuthompson/status/1149020113477259264?s=21

RhymesWithOrange · 10/07/2019 23:55

Twas proper awesome. I'm now trying to sleep on the sleeper train home so stop posting everyone Grin

nettie434 · 11/07/2019 00:03

Sleep well Rhymes!

ZebrasAreBras · 11/07/2019 00:27

Sounds awesome! I couldn't be there tonight but I'm really looking forward to watching the videos.

I really think tonight could be a turning point for women's sports and women's rights - certainly hope so. SO many people speaking out. Smile

GColdtimer · 11/07/2019 00:56

It was a great night. And I loved the little cheer that went up when I mentioned Safe Schools Alliance, was quite overcome.

Anyone who wants to get involved in our schools group please DM me or get in touch via our website/twitter/fb.