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Scientific concepts I use as a biologist are being turned into mush

I care because women’s needs (safe spaces, scientific data collection, fair sports) are being subsumed in order for people to feel they’re supportive of an oppressed minority.  I am deeply saddened that girls are told if they hate their bodies they can just alter them at will, with no ill effects.  Scientific concepts I use as a biologist are being turned into mush.

The idea of a “lady brain” that transgender theory espouses was used to block my mother and grandmother from challenging majors at university. 

Spaces in “serious” majors were reserved for men.  I do not want a return to this idea that women’s brains are specialized for feminine things.

I have started quiet conversations with those I am very close to and trust completely.  Always in person to see each others faces, and earnestness. I express concerns on Iimited topics at a time, staying focused on objective facts that we can agree upon, and the need for fairness.  I have supported women in Gender Critical online spaces.

I did have one argument with a loved one that meant we could not discuss any related issues for a couple years.  I sense he thought I harbored some illogical bigotry.  A later conversation did address that issue, but there was a long time where some news items or entertainment would cause uncomfortable silence.  I have not brought these issues up with any online friends as I know most would interpret my concerns in the most negative way possible.  They want to maintain standing as “good liberals”.

Trish D, environmental scientist, USA

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As an ally to lesbians I want to protect their rights to homosexuality

As a woman I am terrified of the erasure. As an ally to lesbians I want to protect their rights to homosexuality.

I have only spoken on social media. I’m too afraid otherwise

I am too afraid to say something at work.

EA, Concerned adult human female, No thank you, USA

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I know how easy is to be pushed in to position where you don’t want to be

I care as a rape victim and victim of narcissistic person manipulation because I know how easy is to be pushed in to position where you don’t want to be, I care because I don’t want bullies to succeed and open options for further bullying.

I have written on Twitter and Facebook and talk about in person.

I have been attacked on line.

Lidija, Bullies should not pass, niziris, Sweden

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I care about this issue as it disproportionately affects women and girls

I care about this issue as it disproportionately affects women and girls. It affects women’s privacy and dignity, it affects teenage girls, some of whom undertake drastic interventions and it affects lesbians.

I have lobbied government, talked to friends and been effective in changing policy locally.

I have received negative reactions from local LGBT organisations including being accused publicly of causing young people to consider suicide as I stated that I do not believe people can change sex.

JLP

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This is a physical biological link to the world that everyone forgets

I care as it’s to hard bloody being a women for men to believe being a women is JUST a feeling!  Women are a biological reality.

Women are  connected to the earth and moon rotation that creates monthly cycles that are so strong on your body you mensturate each month. This is a physical biological  link to the world that everyone forgets.  This biological cycle does not disappear in menopuase, it’s still definitely there.  

I joined Speak Up For Women in New Zealand and I’m actively working out ways to inform more people. Bringing it up in conversations.  Going to talk to my MP.  Leaving the NZ Green Party as they are so woke there’s no way I can stay.

Middle aged Kiwi women, Gender critical with no political home, New Zealand

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It’s toxic for morale in an organisation when someone decides to identify a certain way for cynical reasons.

I work in HR in a large government organisation. It’s toxic for morale in an organisation when someone decides to identify a certain way for cynical reasons. I’ve had several really bad experiences with this. I’m sick of it.

I have been very forceful in making sure the actual not the stated wishes for is adhered to. I treated false accusations of discrimination and bullying extremely seriously.

I’ve been removed from groups, made feel unwelcome at events. Nothing too serious because I stood up to it.

Joh , 20 years as a HR professional, wont be intimidated by bullies, Ireland

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Gender ideology spreads lies and reinforces sexist stereotypes

I care about the truth. Gender ideology spreads lies and reinforces sexist stereotypes.

I’m anonymously vocal on Twitter. In real life, I talk about this to everyone (friends, family, coworkers). Most people are not even aware of this issue. Yet when they find out, all agree with my position.

I serve in the military. If I were using my real name on Twitter, I am 100% confident that activists would track me down and that I would be forced to release.

Nathalie, Canada

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When I can’t use the words women or woman, how can I work in a feminist way?

As a woman and long-time feminist I need the language to be able to describe the sex class I belong to and the issues we all face as females. To have this language taken from us, to be silenced in this way, is profoundly disturbing and authoritarian.

Knowing the harsh and unfair consequences that some women face for speaking out has had a chilling effect on me. I am otherwise an outspoken woman but working in local government, I know I cannot question the gender ideology that is prevalent these days.

I risk being labelled a bigot at best and facing official censure at worst. This means I cannot work as I would like to further the cause of women’s liberation. When I can’t use the words women or woman, how can I work in a feminist way?

I have done all my activism in a very different way to usual. It’s been filing in consultations and getting informed. I’ve only spoken about the issue to my male partner and had one or two tentative conversations with friends.

At work, where our ‘diversity and inclusion’ officers have removed women from campaigns against violence against women and have widened International Women’s Day awards to men (not just those who think they’re women), I have had to be very careful.

I edit with caution, use words that can’t be argued with (for example, quoting external official bodies that haven’t totally erased women). But mainly I stay away from work fighting for women’s rights that in previous years I was driving within our communications team in local government. I am so disappointed in myself for this but I also don’t want to take on the bullies in my organisation who I know will attack me if I stand up for women’s rights and against gender ideology.

I haven’t really spoken up yet. I am slowly building my confidence and being inspired by vocal women who have. Like you Maya.

Sarah, local government worker, Australia

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I was suicidally depressed as a bisexual GNC teenager and suspect the trans ideology might have snared me if it had been around then

I care because I’m a human who believes that truth and reality is the only way for humanity to progress. I care because I’m a woman and I care about womens’ rights for myself and for my sisters and daughters. I care because I am so grateful for the generations of feminists who won me my rights and I don’t want to squander their incredible work.

I care because I was suicidally depressed as a bisexual GNC teenager and suspect the trans ideology might have snared me if it had been around then, with permanent medical consequences. I care about womens’ sex based rights and our dignity. Most of all I care about my 2 year old daughter and the world she is going to grow up in.

I have spoken with my partner and friends in real life, anonymously on social media, have written in to letters and petitions, and donated to GNC causes.

I have been very careful.

Holly B, I always thought I was solidly left wing until I learned about the trans ideology, Australia

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I’m concerned about the future of girls’ sports

I resent my 52 years of experience as a woman including much hardship, abuse, and discrimination being equated with the sudden whim of a 13 year old boy who likes glitter and nail polish. I’m concerned about the future of girls’ sports.

I’ve tweeted in support of JK Rowling twice.

I’ve been unfollowed on Twitter by 10% of my followers. 18 librarians told me I needed to resign as well as unfollowing me. One librarian attempted to doxx me by looking me up and reporting me to the director.

Jill, Librarian in VA, USA