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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Is anyone on here trans-inclusive?

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plinkyplonk123 · 15/01/2026 00:25

Hi everyone, this is just a quick post to ask if anybody else on here is trans inclusive? I know I’m definitely in the minority here but I just wanted to see.

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FineMom · 15/01/2026 06:55

100% yes. As a feminist since the early 1980’s I fought against the stereotypes that told women how they should behave, live, dress etc. I therefore support and respect people to define their gender as they wish. I also see women on mumsnet trapped in unhappy and sometimes violent and controlling relationships due to the housing situation in this country. Similarly I see young people unable to leave home and people in good jobs unable to escape overpriced, insecure private rented housing. I think that this should be of much greater concern than which loo someone wants to use.

Helleofabore · 15/01/2026 06:58

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 06:50

That's not evidence of an increase in crime because of trans inclusion.

You didn’t answer the question.

Here it is, in case you missed it.

How many additional female people need to be subject to harm by male people with transgender identities before you fully support those male people being excluded from female single sex provisions?

GrooveArmada · 15/01/2026 06:58

cassandre · 15/01/2026 01:00

Yes, I’m a trans-inclusive feminist. I avoid the feminist threads on MN because they’re dominated by trans-exclusionary feminists.

There are no such things as 'trans-inclusive' or 'trans-exclusive' feminists. You got conned.

The problem you have is trans lobby is antifeminist. And so are you. HTH.

itsthetea · 15/01/2026 06:58

As a feminist that has fought against stereotypes I think it’s disgusting that women is reduced to a stereotype by the whole concept of transgender - if women is not biology what is it? I had seen no definition that isn’t circular or stereotype

I was excluded as a child for not conforming
and now I am to excluded from the groups of women or men because I don’t have gender identify

oh but I could take life limiting medication and major surgery and that might help people understand me better ? Nice . Bullying again

ThatBlackCat · 15/01/2026 06:59

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 06:49

Listing names of offenders isn't evidence of an increase in crime.

These offenders are males who identify as transwomen. Proving that the risk is there. Wearing a dress does not change Male Pattern Violence.

ThatBlackCat · 15/01/2026 07:00

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 06:50

That's not evidence of an increase in crime because of trans inclusion.

The issue isn't 'trans' inclusion. The issue is male inclusion. Transwomen are male (and almost all fully intact with penis and testicles male).

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 07:00

Helleofabore · 15/01/2026 06:58

You didn’t answer the question.

Here it is, in case you missed it.

How many additional female people need to be subject to harm by male people with transgender identities before you fully support those male people being excluded from female single sex provisions?

If a policy or law creates an increase in harm then it should be reviewed.

ThatBlackCat · 15/01/2026 07:02

FineMom · 15/01/2026 06:55

100% yes. As a feminist since the early 1980’s I fought against the stereotypes that told women how they should behave, live, dress etc. I therefore support and respect people to define their gender as they wish. I also see women on mumsnet trapped in unhappy and sometimes violent and controlling relationships due to the housing situation in this country. Similarly I see young people unable to leave home and people in good jobs unable to escape overpriced, insecure private rented housing. I think that this should be of much greater concern than which loo someone wants to use.

We can multitask you know. We can care about those things, and care also that victims of rape, DV victims and other sexual trauma victims don't self-exclude from society because there is no safe space for the female sex.

Slightyamusedandsilly · 15/01/2026 07:03

@plinkyplonk123 I am. We're in the minority in the sex and gender section of the site, but we are here!

itsthetea · 15/01/2026 07:04

Why would there be an increase since they have always been here ?

false starting point

itsthetea · 15/01/2026 07:05

Slightyamusedandsilly · 15/01/2026 07:03

@plinkyplonk123 I am. We're in the minority in the sex and gender section of the site, but we are here!

A minority in real life too

Helleofabore · 15/01/2026 07:05

Igneococcus · 15/01/2026 06:54

Ah, it all hinges on the word "increase", I see. We used to want to reduce and ideally eliminate assaults on women but now it seems not having an increase will do.

It is very feminist Ig, isn’t it? To demand that safeguarding female people is solely dependent on an increase in violent crime being reported and convicted?

Imagine telling women and girls that they cannot have single sex provisions unless there is an increase in violent crimes, in an era where violence and sex offences are not being reported to the police for a whole slew of reasons including the lack of trust in the justice system. And that police forces have stated that they record gender identity not sex still.

Yet, apparently those demanding that increase in violence are the righteous ones.

Taztoy · 15/01/2026 07:06

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 06:54

The law says no such thing yet because it hasn't been tested nor has any government interpretation been officially accepted by government.

Do you understand how the Supreme Court works?

deadpan · 15/01/2026 07:06

Ladamesansmerci · 15/01/2026 00:41

I don't really care what people choose to do with their bodies/how they present. And I fully empathise with people who experience body dysmorphia, which is a recognised mental illness. I imagine it feels horrible if your body feels wrong to you.

I just also believe in single sex spaces and I am against the idea that anyone can 'identify' as a woman. You are a woman because you are, and because of the collective experiences you share with other women due to both your biology and socialisation. I don't like feeling forced to accept that a trans woman is the same as a natal woman, because they are not, and I think it's ridiculous to pretend otherwise. But having said that, I don't have an issue calling Elliot Ella, providing Ella is not trying to gain access to my spaces. That does not change Ella's Biology, either.

I just think the whole trans thing is harmful to everyone and enforces gender stereotypes. Just be a guy who likes to wear dresses and make up. Be a girl who likes short hair and wearing suits. Gender dysphoria will always exist, and the treatment for that may always be surgery/hormones (alongside psychological support), but otherwise I just want to live in a world where people can be who they want to be without it affecting sex based rights, which exist for a reason.

I am also against surgery etc for those under 18.

Agree with everything. Just wanted to add that the focus on psychotherapy/psychiatry to treat gender dysphoria/body dysmorphia has been lost and is now trampled under "conversion therapy". It isn't conversion therapy, it's the appropriate treatment for a psychological condition.

CandiedPrincess · 15/01/2026 07:06

WallaceinAnderland · 15/01/2026 00:52

I'm definitely trans inclusive. I'm also gender critical. These positions aren't mutually exclusive.

I want trans people to have rights, to not be discriminated against and to partake in all aspects of socieity.

I don't want trans people using facilities that are provided specifically for the opposite sex. So, no transwomen in single sex female spaces, sports, changing rooms, etc.

Why can't we live like that, it's not so hard is it OP?

This is how I feel too,

I have a trans friend at work; and I have made a real effort in supporting her choices. However, that doesn't mean I am supportive of putting women at risk in certain situations.

Helleofabore · 15/01/2026 07:08

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 07:00

If a policy or law creates an increase in harm then it should be reviewed.

Here it is, in case you missed it.

How many additional female people need to be subject to harm by male people with transgender identities before you fully support those male people being excluded from female single sex provisions?

BellissimoGecko · 15/01/2026 07:08

Liberalinall · 15/01/2026 00:35

I think trans people have taken a long, adventurous, and difficult journey from one gender to another. Not only is it a huge biological journey - different hormones and body parts - it is a huge cultural journey. I think everyone should give these brave travelers as much support as possible.

What about TIMs who just slap on some make-up and a dress? Is that a long and tortuous journey too?

ForCraftyWriter · 15/01/2026 07:08

plinkyplonk123 · 15/01/2026 00:27

Basically just saying that you don’t demonise the trans-community as a whole. You don’t have to be completely in support of everything and obviously people shouldn’t have to feel unsafe.

Based on that definition almost everyone I would imagine. Not the answer you were expecting?

Taztoy · 15/01/2026 07:10

No one should have to feel unsafe.

therefore if trans identifying men don’t feel sale in male single sex spaces, the answer is for men to become more accommodating of differences in presentation.

ThatBlackCat · 15/01/2026 07:11

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 06:54

The law says no such thing yet because it hasn't been tested nor has any government interpretation been officially accepted by government.

The law has been the law since 2010, when the Act was brought in.

The SC merely clarified what (most of us already knew) the law always was. There has been no change in the law since 2010.

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 07:11

Helleofabore · 15/01/2026 07:08

Here it is, in case you missed it.

How many additional female people need to be subject to harm by male people with transgender identities before you fully support those male people being excluded from female single sex provisions?

Here it is in case you missed it.

If a policy or law creates an increase in harm then it should be reviewed.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 15/01/2026 07:12

GoodGriefCharlie · 15/01/2026 06:54

That tea took a long, adventurous and difficult journey, I think you should have compassion for it.

🤣

Soontobe60 · 15/01/2026 07:14

Liberalinall · 15/01/2026 00:35

I think trans people have taken a long, adventurous, and difficult journey from one gender to another. Not only is it a huge biological journey - different hormones and body parts - it is a huge cultural journey. I think everyone should give these brave travelers as much support as possible.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

deadpan · 15/01/2026 07:14

FineMom · 15/01/2026 06:55

100% yes. As a feminist since the early 1980’s I fought against the stereotypes that told women how they should behave, live, dress etc. I therefore support and respect people to define their gender as they wish. I also see women on mumsnet trapped in unhappy and sometimes violent and controlling relationships due to the housing situation in this country. Similarly I see young people unable to leave home and people in good jobs unable to escape overpriced, insecure private rented housing. I think that this should be of much greater concern than which loo someone wants to use.

You're assuming that other people don't care about these things?
To say that people who acknowledge biology and support sex based rights somehow forget or don't care about social injustices is showing the prejudices you never thought you had.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 15/01/2026 07:14

Gretel346 · 15/01/2026 07:11

Here it is in case you missed it.

If a policy or law creates an increase in harm then it should be reviewed.

There is no legal basis for single sex spaces which aren’t actually single sex. The Supreme Court was clear that under the Equality Act, all “trans women” are and always were legally men. As well as men in every other sense.

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