Where can a GC feminist spend their cash this Christmas?

[CruellaDeVilla]

So AIBU for not spending any money with John Lewis (who usually get around £2k in spending from me at Christmas)?

M&S are the same. So where’s a GC feminist supposed to shop this year?

Please vote but also, where can I shop for Christmas? I’d really like to support a company which protects or stands up for Women’s rights.

YANBU = why would you spend money with a company like this
YABU = get over it

Some examples below, there are more but these companies have drunk the kool aid.

metro.co.uk/2019/11/17/shopper-says-john-lewis-fitting-room-policy-puts-women-at-risk-11170869/

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9032049/M-S-DENY-U-turning-allowing-self-identifying-women-female-changing-rooms.html

Buy a lot of Posie Parker merchandise :D

Shop on Etsy and message the sellers their views on the trans before you buy?

I voted YABU but only for spending 2k at Christmas!!

The wizarding world of Harry Potter website?

Adult human female store is a good shout! As is Harry Potter merchandise.

Are you boycottiNG John Lewis specifically because of the ad?

Not at my business, and I'll be very happy to go without your custom thank you

Get over yourself!

@UndertonesOfCake

Not at my business, and I'll be very happy to go without your custom thank you

Well thats not helpful

Shes gonna need the name of the business so she doesn’t accidentally buy something from you

You're offended by a kid in a dress?

@rufus I'm not going to give out my business name on MN but if the OP is really keen to avoid me she should just avoid buying cakes, Christmas puddings and related goods - that'll keep her safe

Why would you ask this in AIBU? Get thee over to the sex and gender board, because it may not turn into a total bun fight over there and the thread might stand long enough for those of us that are interested in the answers to actually check out some of the suggestions.

Just order a couple of bits of the adult human female store, so thanks for that.

@HailAdrian

You're offended by a kid in a dress?

Are you incapable of reading a thread? The OP has linked a JL story re their fitting rooms.

Not their ad. The ad put me off as its fucking shit, not because it features a boy in a dress.

@UndertonesOfCake

Not at my business, and I'll be very happy to go without your custom thank you

Totally understand why you won't give your business name out (and you shouldn't, in case you get brigaded) but I'd definitely buy from you!

Subscription to Breitbart?

[quote UndertonesOfCake]@rufus I'm not going to give out my business name on MN but if the OP is really keen to avoid me she should just avoid buying cakes, Christmas puddings and related goods - that'll keep her safe [/quote]
Well there you go, that will cut it down for her

Hope you have a successful Christmas

Oops and yeah probably best not to say your business name…

@VladmirsPoutine

Are you boycottiNG John Lewis specifically because of the ad?

Nope. Because of their stance on changing rooms and their refusal to support women (as many GC feminists discovered and documentedduring Pride month).

I haven’t seen the ad, I don’t watch tv.

I do spend a lot at Christmas and want to spend wisely. Thanks for the suggestions so far.

I would seek out women owned/ run businesses. You can't be certain of their views, but in general I think putting women as the focus of your spending is a feminist thing to do. Often if you look at a business's social media you can tell if they are not GC. Sadly most businesses that are, will keep quiet about it. I can't think of any larger stores/ chains that are GC. Only ones to avoid.

Apologies I hadn't clicked the links.

Agree with looking for women led businesses. It's also worth seeking out women led businesses from minority groups too.

@User527294627

Subscription to Breitbart?

Curious why you'd suggest this? OP specifically said she has money to spend and not enough places to shop. It's great that you've thought about some free stuff to give if necessary; it's the thought that counts. But the OP also mentioned being a feminist, so maybe not much overlap in your lists.

I'd keep an eye on this thread, or start your own "low/no budget" one - maybe some stuff will come up that's cheap or free that isn't knee-jerk misogynist, or the too-expensive stuff will give you ideas for some non-sexist or even anti-sexist cheapos/freebies - always nice to branch out!!

Tunnocks have lots of merch and worth supporting just now

www.jessdewahls.com/original-artwork-1