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Labour Women Voices Submission to the Labour National Policy Forum Consultation

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Labour Women Voices is an informal safe network for women in the Labour Party to exchange thoughts and ideas about politics, sex and gender. We respect the right of everyone, regardless of gender or other self-identification, to live their lives without fear or discrimination, provided only that there is no harm to others.  To that… Continue reading Labour Women Voices Submission to the Labour National Policy Forum Consultation

Biology vs Culture (Sex & Gender) · Human Rights · Legal & the Law · Politics · Social Inclusion

Does the sex, gender and trans debate highlight conflicting human rights?

Hilary Burrage

To what extent can these different claimed rights be resolved, and how? Conflicting rights is commonplace in equality legislation. It is necessary to find a balance for all concerned parties when considering new policies, or individuals needs. Equality Impact Assessment and Public Sector Equality Duty, require organisations to critically review their policies, assessing any impact… Continue reading Does the sex, gender and trans debate highlight conflicting human rights?

Language & Terminology

The meanings of words (TERF, CIS and other terms)

Hilary Burrage

There are some words in the ‘language’ of sex and gender which many find objectionable. Examples might be ‘CIS’ and ‘TERF’; but for outside observers these terms are meaningless. How can they – and maybe other similarly triggering terms? – be explained? Are they legitimate terms? [Read and discuss more about Language and terminology.] **… Continue reading The meanings of words (TERF, CIS and other terms)

Legal & the Law · Single Sex / Spaces · Social Inclusion

At risk groups: Can trades unions help establish real risk levels?

Hilary Burrage

There is debate about the reality of otherwise of risks for women, trans, gay and lesbian people and others in shared intimate spaces. Who must take responsibility for assessing the evidence of real risks to (variously defined) vulnerable groups? Do trades unions have a role here? And if so, how? Is there a tension between… Continue reading At risk groups: Can trades unions help establish real risk levels?

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