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

First of all, there are still men's only spaces. They have to operate as purely private clubs to not run afoul of discrimination laws, but they do exist.

Secondly, the argument assumes a version of equality that is regressive in its ignorance about how certain groups are at a disadvantage. An NAACP meeting has a very different connotation than a KKK gathering. Marginalized groups do not have the power to subjugate the majority group (unlike the reverse) and require segregated spaces to further their equity agendas. It is ironic to me that that political ideology that is notorious for its safe spaces and trigger warnings in the end advocate an ideology that would completely destroy the concept of safe spaces for those people who actually need it.

[–]Kai_Decadence[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Right I knew this guy most likely was talking out his butt. So as long as the clubs act as "private", they are able to avoid discrimination accusations.

And also very well said~

[–]Finnegan7921 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

That's not true. If a club or organization is high profile enough, it will come under fire. Augusta National is one I can think off off the top of my head. Eventually they admitted some women. Private clubs can legally avoid discrimination issues, but they don't want the hassle and bad press if they are famous enough to warrant attention.

Are women 'invading' and 'taking over', no. However there is far more tolerance for all women's spaces than there is for all men's. Look at 'all women' colleges. If men(non T's) tried to get into some of the women's ones, we all know what the reaction would be whereas if it was the other way around, people would be pushing for the all men one to admit women.

[–]Kai_Decadence[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Private clubs can legally avoid discrimination issues, but they don't want the hassle and bad press if they are famous enough to warrant attention.

Right, that makes a lot of sense really.

Look at 'all women' colleges. If men(non T's) tried to get into some of the women's ones, we all know what the reaction would be whereas if it was the other way around, people would be pushing for the all men one to admit women.

Very good point which is why what's happening with female sports is so sad to see.