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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

Our group has discussed this and we plan to discuss it further with more members. As I stated in a reply to another person in this thread we all agree that case by case scrutiny is the best way to make that decision. Long-standing, well documented gender dysphoria or transsexualism with thorough treatment is part of the solution that we all agree on. We also are all in favor of pushing for more installation of private unisex stalls that already exist and are widely used.

[–]comradeconradical 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Ok, so you don't want me as a member because I'm contrary to your opinion, or what?

I always advocate for third spaces for transgendered people. That is the best solution to keeping female spaces safe.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Our group was founded on mutual agreement and respect. Since it consists of GC feminists and trans people, both groups of people are working on common goals, not just focusing on one group's needs and protection, but both. If a person might disregard or debate the legitimacy or needs of one group but not the other, this is not the group for them.

[–]comradeconradical 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Hm why should any male NEED to access female spaces though? I think both groups would benefit from third spaces.

Is it disrespectful to acknowledge the different needs of both groups? This reminds me of being called a bigot for realizing biological differences do matter. What other solutions have you determined other than separation?

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Everyone would surely benefit from more unisex single stalls. I don't have any reason why any male should other than certain trans women (trying to use the lingo here, sorry if I'm making anything confusing).

It's not disrespectful to acknowledge different needs at all and both groups acknowledge our different needs, but we're all people coming together based on our shared beliefs. We respect each others' different needs. We are just starting the group and trying to find people to get involved, so we haven't come up with anything beyond that yet. This post was created in the hopes that we could find more people to further the discussion :)