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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Great piece by Kathleen Stock

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howonearthdidwegethere · 05/11/2020 21:49

kathleenstock.com/noticing-reality/

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AnyOldPrion · 05/11/2020 22:24

Very good piece. Thanks for sharing.

”If there’s a well-established norm that only women and girls are in these areas, a man will look out of place. And this appearance of abnormality, in that context, may embolden the women and girls in the room to say something, or to shout, or even to seek assistance – where doing these things may be the only protection they have in that moment against larger and stronger predators.”

I’d add “leave immediately without worrying you’ll look impolite or be accused of transphobia” to the list of things women would be more likely to do on seeing a man in a women’s space.

RummidgeGeneral · 06/11/2020 15:42

Yes, agree. That is a really well argued piece.

HecatesCats · 06/11/2020 16:30

Hey OP, there's a thread on the article here: 'To say that some men rape and sexually assault women and girls is an uncontroversial fact' www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4071066-to-say-that-some-men-rape-and-sexually-assault-women-and-girls-is-an-uncontroversial-fact

Hopegrows20 · 06/11/2020 18:10

Agree. Great article. And sadly I’m sure many women will relate to Kathleens experiences too.

JoodyBlue · 06/11/2020 20:33

I relate and as she says I am sure, not unusually. I like her discussion of the generational divide and yes quite right -- many of the young detransitioners are asking exactly that right now "where were the grown ups?" and "why did you let this happen to us". Older women must use their experience to guide and inform the younger generations. I see this as our role to be honest. Anything less a dereliction of duty.

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