Steph Richards (TIM) again appointed to a position at endometriosis charity

[Whatchamacallitt]

The headline dishonestly implies that the issue with this appointment is because Richards is trans-identified, rather than because he is male. I wouldn't have any issue with a trans-identified woman affected by endometriosis being appointed. You'd think they would have learnt their lesson from last time when he was appointed CEO. If Richards and the charity gave a damn about women they would have taken on board the level of offence generated then.

Emma at her best!

I have also just listened (or possibly re-listened) to that interview from 2023. Jodie Hughes was also extremely frustrating to listen to. Emma Barnett did a good job pushing back against both Jodie and Steph.

And what is this "medical research" - looking up what hormones to take? Or, while a hairdresser, deciding which medicated shampoo to use on someone?

Any peer-reviewed papers available?

Whoops, my first deleted post
Ah well, I said what I said. Judging by the reactions, plenty agreed with me.

I'm not sure whether it's AGP or smirk that gets the post deleted.

I liked 'autogynaesmile'. Was that brilliant invention on this thread or another one?

I'm so bored with all this.
How is he able to advocate for women and advise accordingly?
Unless he will co ordinate concerns and feed them back?
Women suffering (and I have known of women suffering) with this condition have been dismissed for years.
It can't be right

'Dr Jodie Hughes, Afn, Bsc (Hons), MSc, PhD' reminds me of the self-titled 'Professor' in the Belfast Film Festival case.

Her own bio says she has 'started' a PhD, and 'almost finished' a PhD. Notably it doesn't say she has completed a PhD. And she sure isn't a medical doctor.

Perhaps the academics on the thread, some of whom I am sure have actual PhDs, could please clarify at what point you can legitimately put those letters after your name and call yourself Dr?

In the 2023 WH interview with Emma Barnett she says that she is doing a PhD.

I know PhDs can take many years to complete. But you can't call yourself Dr until you've have. Can you?

It says almost on their web site, it's going to be in Endometriosis care research when she gets around to finishing it.

No.

Endometriosis South Coast seem very confused about those categories. Who on earth are they? Does the male Doctor who has been put in charge share their lack of understanding?

I hope I may be the first to congratulate @Onebattleafteramother on the excellent Virginia Woolf reference: "Can we have nothing! A womb of one's own, is it too much to ask..."

😀

She might self identify as having a Doctorate, and sincerely believes she has a thesis, despite not having one.

commonly, in the UK, a PhD thesis will take 3-4 years to complete, but can be less or considerably more if part-time study. However, even after submission of the thesis, the candidate (and thesis) must satisfy at least two examiners (external and internal) on a number of issues and undergo a viva examination. It is very common for candidates to be asked to make corrections, which may be minor or major revisions within a given time frame, so the period until the PhD is actually awarded can also stretch some time - and not every PhD candidate is eventually awarded. Someone claiming a PhD before award should be queried by the university providing supervision of their studies.

Her Instagram profile photo shows her at a graduation ceremony wearing the floppy hat so she must have completed it.

Fair enough. Good for her. She should update her bio properly then.

Indeed! I guess that sort of controlling behaviour is all many of these people have.

@CriticalCondition that term has existed on Twitter etc for as long as I can remember.

This.

Brilliant.

A brilliant use of sarcasm to skewer the truth of how these people think.

It's very, "Women! Know your limits!"

I spotted and appreciated that, too! :)