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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

MPs who haven't been nominated to receive a book

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MsFogi · 16/09/2021 18:57

I'm interested looking at the list of MPs who have been nominated to receive a book via the Sex Matters Campaign and thinking about those that haven't. I think it says a lot about the MPs that haven't been nominated - in the case of my MP I suspect he has not been nominated because it would be a complete waste of time (he simply wouldn't bother to read it - not because he would disagree with the content but he is lazy). I suspect there are good reasons others haven't been nominated either and I almost think it is slightly embarrassing for MPs not to be on the list - it either means they are considered of no consequence or that their constituents do not think it is worth communicating with them. I think that if I was an MP and wasn't on the list I'd be paying to send the book to myself to ensure I was on the list rather than being a glaring omission. It reminds me of when I was taught that "When you stop getting feedback it means people have given up on you".

Anyway...those are my thoughts. I'd be interested to hear what others think. Meanwhile I am going to pay for another book to be sent to another head of D&I at a large company - I think this is also a key area to be targeting (along with heads of secondary schools).

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ludothedog · 16/09/2021 20:40

Mine hasn't been nominated. I won't waste my money. His responses to my enquires have not been very positive. I've donated money to various crowd funding pages instead. I think that's a better use of my money. I've lent my copy of the book to a friend that I'm working on Smile

highame · 17/09/2021 07:32

I had forgotten about this so did mine yesterday. My MP hadn't been nominated and I'm guessing that's because he is very likely to be GC but he will absolutely tow the party line. He has responded to letters in that non-descript, no understanding sort of MP way.

As he hadn't been nominated I thought I'd give him some enlightened reading so that when I write again, he will have to make clear statements Grin, I said as much in my comment. This is a very conservative constituency so I guess lots of DM readers and the like, but maybe they don't think this is an issue and have been assured that their/our MP is GC

highame · 17/09/2021 07:37

My constituency - imagine 'The Importance of Being Ernest' and the 'a handbag' line and this describes them

Sex Matters! Sex Matters! this must be about those orgasm things 🤣

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