NUS tells LGBT societies to abolish gay men’s reps because ‘not oppressed'

Started by Martinus, March 23, 2016, 03:56:11 PM

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garbon

#16
March 23, 2016, 06:44:41 PM
Quote from: LaCroix on March 23, 2016, 06:41:02 PM
story is amazing  :lmfao:

Is it really though? Crazy groups do crazy things.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/566202/NUS-jazz-hands-clapping-anxiety-feminists
QuoteOrganisers at the National Union of Students Women's Conference made the request after some delegates reported feeling anxious during audience applause.

The NUS Women's Campaign tweeted from its official account: "Some delegates are requesting that we move to jazz hands rather than clapping, as it's triggering anxiety. Please be mindful!"

The original request was made by students from Oxford University.

Another delegate wrote online: "Can we not clap? Pretty anxious and its putting me on edge also distracting."

But clapping was not the only behaviour that caused problems for attendees at the Solihull event.

One claimed that MURMURING was "making things inaccessible", leading the NUS to issue an edict banning "chat" and "whooping".

Twitter users reacted with hilarity, with one posting: "You should just ban any outward expression of approval."

SE Students' Union women's officer Gee Linford-Grayson said: "Loud clapping and whooping can be intimidating and distracting when you're speaking on stage."

An NUS spokesperson said: "The request was made by some delegates attending the conference.

"We strive to make NUS events accessible and enjoyable for all, so each request is considered."
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
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PDH

#17
March 23, 2016, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Jacob on March 23, 2016, 05:33:08 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 23, 2016, 05:14:51 PM
What he's peddling isn't conservatism. <_<

... more like bombastic ill-informed narcissism.

ergo, gay.
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LaCroix

#18
March 23, 2016, 08:37:06 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 23, 2016, 06:44:41 PMIs it really though? Crazy groups do crazy things.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/566202/NUS-jazz-hands-clapping-anxiety-feminists

:D what I like about marti's is that it involves an extremist part of a group trying to oust another subgroup

11B4V

#19
March 23, 2016, 09:08:36 PM
Quote from: Martinus on March 23, 2016, 03:56:11 PM
QuoteNUS tells LGBT societies to abolish gay men's reps because 'they don't face oppression'

The National Union of Students' LGBT Campaign has passed a motion calling for the abolition of representatives for gay men – because they "don't face oppression" in the LGBT community.

The NUS LGBT+ Campaign discussed the issue at its annual conference, which took place in Sheffield this week.

At the event, delegates passed a motion that blames "cis gay men" for "misogyny, transphobia, racism and biphobia".

It says: "Misogyny, transphobia, racism and biphobia are often present in LGBT+ societies. This is unfortunately more likely to occur when the society is dominated by white cis gay men."

The motion continues to call on LGBT societies at universities – many of whom have dedicated reps for lesbians, trans people, bi people and gay men – to abolish the role for gay men.

It continues: "The reps system exists to ensure that societies committees can always have a reserved place for groups which disproportionately face oppression within the LGBT+ community.

"Gay men do not face oppression as gay men within the LGBT+ community and do not need a reserved place on society committees."

It goes on to "encourage LGBT+ Societies that have a gay men's rep to drop the position".

The motion was passed – despite other resolutions at the same conference highlighting that men who have sex with men are disproportionately at risk of HIV, and disproportionately at risk of violence.

The NUS has recently been drawn into a row with gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, who helped organise a rally outside NUS HQ last week to protest their 'No Platform' policy. The NUS denies no-platforming Mr Tatchell.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/03/22/nus-tells-lgbt-societies-to-abolish-gay-mens-reps-because-they-dont-face-oppression/

:lol:

Very well then. Gay men can now shut the fuck up and quit crying.  :P
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#20
March 23, 2016, 09:32:02 PM
Quote from: LaCroix on March 23, 2016, 08:37:06 PM
Quote from: garbon on March 23, 2016, 06:44:41 PMIs it really though? Crazy groups do crazy things.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/566202/NUS-jazz-hands-clapping-anxiety-feminists

:D what I like about marti's is that it involves an extremist part of a group trying to oust another subgroup

I just like how selfish he is.
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garbon

#21
March 24, 2016, 03:41:37 AM
As support for chucking Marti out of the G, I'd note that those of us who fuck with men and are fucked by men have little common cause with those who just pay to play (or not play) twinkle toes.
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

Jaron

#22
March 24, 2016, 04:07:15 AM
The gays are divided...

Now is the time for conservatives to strike!
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Tamas

#23
March 24, 2016, 04:51:06 AM
Quote from: Jacob on March 23, 2016, 05:33:08 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 23, 2016, 05:14:51 PM
What he's peddling isn't conservatism. <_<

... more like bombastic ill-informed narcissism.

And Martinus likes him? NO WAY!
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