Ayesha Hazarika, a member of the Fawcett Society Board, wrote a piece in the Evening Standard - person point of view. She wants us all to be kind and empathetic...
She even wrote: "“Where is your courage?” furious gender critical women raged at me. It’s a fair question and I’ll answer it today in an entirely personal capacity. Hands up. Guilty as charged. Squeak squeak. I’m absolutely terrified about this debate. Even as I type, my anxiety levels are through the roof. I’m braced for the inevitable, merciless online abuse. I even booked in an emergency session with my therapist to work out a coping strategy for my mental health. Does this sound right to you? No. Because it’s not. This debate has become utterly toxic." And " I’m part of a wonderful Facebook group of older women celebrating confidence in our “hot girl years”, AKA the menopause. Trans women are not only welcome, they are cherished — we have all learned from their stories and world class ability to accessorise."
But she doesn't understand how or why so many of us are angry. She had also insulted transwomen who are also livid that the only thing they are capable of is "accessorising"!
My friend Ada was the CEO of a large energy firm for a number of years who then left to set up her own company with well over 100 employees. Yes, she is great at looking good, but that is an aside to her brain power, her business acumen and her sheer all round supportive behaviour towards me growing up.
If this is the capability of some of the Board members of the Fawcett Society, we may wait a long time for a sensible statement.
In the meantime, I have stopped my monthly subscription in disgust.
Hopefully more women will vote through their bank account until they get the message - Maya, Allison and other women are courageous and should be supported and celebrated by the Fawcett Society as I am sure Millicent Fawcett would have done.
Why does she think women getting angry about the erosion of our rights is "extreme"? I hate that extremists on both sides stuff. Women are angry about something quite rational. Trans people are angry other people won't validate their feelings about themselves. Then she said something about women "getting off on calling transwomen men in dresses". Well, they are...that isn't extreme.
Ah yes, that’s the main thing I worry about, running my own business, doing my best for elderly disabled parents, etc etc- whether my ‘ability to accessorise’ is ‘world class’ 🤮
The corruption runs deep. Just look at the National Trust. An institution which traditionally caters for conservative pensioners has been overrun by Queer Theory.
-Every woman has a right to be treated with respect and dignity and be valued for who she is
-Today’s political, economic and social structures were designed principally by and for men; women should have the power to redress that state of affairs
-Change that improves women’s lives today also creates a legacy for future generations, freeing both women and men from the limitations of traditional gender roles and expectations
-The gender you are should not limit the life chances you have
-We use independent research and evidence to report on key issues to both increase awareness and campaign for practical solutions to the everyday challenges that women face. --We give voice to their concerns, needs and interests at the very highest levels and across political doctrine.
We work closely with our supporters through online networks, local activities and more. This means individuals around the country can get involved and take our projects to local communities.
Ayesha Hazarika, a member of the Fawcett Society Board, wrote a piece in the Evening Standard - person point of view. She wants us all to be kind and empathetic...
She even wrote: "“Where is your courage?” furious gender critical women raged at me. It’s a fair question and I’ll answer it today in an entirely personal capacity. Hands up. Guilty as charged. Squeak squeak. I’m absolutely terrified about this debate. Even as I type, my anxiety levels are through the roof. I’m braced for the inevitable, merciless online abuse. I even booked in an emergency session with my therapist to work out a coping strategy for my mental health. Does this sound right to you? No. Because it’s not. This debate has become utterly toxic." And " I’m part of a wonderful Facebook group of older women celebrating confidence in our “hot girl years”, AKA the menopause. Trans women are not only welcome, they are cherished — we have all learned from their stories and world class ability to accessorise."
But she doesn't understand how or why so many of us are angry. She had also insulted transwomen who are also livid that the only thing they are capable of is "accessorising"!
My friend Ada was the CEO of a large energy firm for a number of years who then left to set up her own company with well over 100 employees. Yes, she is great at looking good, but that is an aside to her brain power, her business acumen and her sheer all round supportive behaviour towards me growing up.
If this is the capability of some of the Board members of the Fawcett Society, we may wait a long time for a sensible statement.
In the meantime, I have stopped my monthly subscription in disgust.
Hopefully more women will vote through their bank account until they get the message - Maya, Allison and other women are courageous and should be supported and celebrated by the Fawcett Society as I am sure Millicent Fawcett would have done.
Why does she think women getting angry about the erosion of our rights is "extreme"? I hate that extremists on both sides stuff. Women are angry about something quite rational. Trans people are angry other people won't validate their feelings about themselves. Then she said something about women "getting off on calling transwomen men in dresses". Well, they are...that isn't extreme.
Everything they disagree with is labelled "extreme". It's a common slur tactic. Brexit supporters have experienced it for five years.
But, tbf, that's to be expected.
To turn on their own - ie Left-leaning feminists - is as contemptible as it is bizarre.
Hear Hear ! Well said.
I read that earlier on, what a fatuous response
Ah yes, that’s the main thing I worry about, running my own business, doing my best for elderly disabled parents, etc etc- whether my ‘ability to accessorise’ is ‘world class’ 🤮
...does this interim CEO have a golden parachute? Because this seems like a situation in which the board should say "Okay, bye!"
in a just world.... yes. She would be gone. We aren't there yet apparently.
The corruption runs deep. Just look at the National Trust. An institution which traditionally caters for conservative pensioners has been overrun by Queer Theory.
Wow! I didn't realise that.
Our Beliefs...
-Every woman has a right to be treated with respect and dignity and be valued for who she is
-Today’s political, economic and social structures were designed principally by and for men; women should have the power to redress that state of affairs
-Change that improves women’s lives today also creates a legacy for future generations, freeing both women and men from the limitations of traditional gender roles and expectations
-The gender you are should not limit the life chances you have
-We use independent research and evidence to report on key issues to both increase awareness and campaign for practical solutions to the everyday challenges that women face. --We give voice to their concerns, needs and interests at the very highest levels and across political doctrine.
We work closely with our supporters through online networks, local activities and more. This means individuals around the country can get involved and take our projects to local communities.
Ah, but here it is 'gender' that poisoned word
So they say one thing but actions speak louder than words
Far out. Quite gutting.