That’s so wrong and shocking. I’m glad this isn’t a thing in my industry/workplace where women in their 50s are really valued for their experience, but very sorry that it happens elsewhere.We know this, and most people I work with understand this too, but we get accused of jealousy, being old-fashioned dinosaurs harbouring grudges, or of being prejudiced against whatever diverse characteristic the newcomers have.
Institutionalised misogynyPolice failed to investigate officer abuse complaints, say women https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68242197
WTAF? It’s like a parody. It’s horrifying and also frightening.
- Police offers known to have DV complaints made against them are promoted to leadership roles investigating violence towards women and children.
- When they are investigated sometimes it is done by policemen who know them.
- Even a complaint made by a female officer towards her partner (also a police officer) was dismissed.
I used to the think our police were ok. Not anymore. I think the Sarah Everard case was the start of people realising the rot that has spread throughout every police force in this country. Given the sheer number of complaints which are active (and overlooked it seems), I cannot see how this will change. It’s too embedded.
Wtaf?! Pick her up and throw her into a wall?! where's the red flag guy when you need him, omg.I see so many of these random blokes giving their views on women and dating etc and they are always extreme
That's totally out of line. If they know where you live and that you were alone, I would definitely let their employers know, I doubt they would send messages to a 6ft shithouse called TrevNot an injustice but a need to share.
I moved this past week, no partner. My removal guy called me at 9pm this week, uninvited and made me feel uncomfortable.
I had a fridge freezer delivered and the guy has sent a couple of messages that are almost crossing a line.
Both knew I was on my own and feel it’s their right, or something.
I know it’s not much, but it has got to me.
Report both of them to the companiesNot an injustice but a need to share.
I moved this past week, no partner. My removal guy called me at 9pm this week, uninvited and made me feel uncomfortable.
I had a fridge freezer delivered and the guy has sent a couple of messages that are almost crossing a line.
Both knew I was on my own and feel it’s their right, or something.
I know it’s not much, but it has got to me.
Sadly both self-employed.Report both of them to the companies
Are you in touch with a local DV charity? They may have some help or advice they can give you.Sadly both self-employed.
not helping I’ve moved due to DV
I am, thank you xAre you in touch with a local DV charity? They may have some help or advice they can give you.
I keep hearing stories about women who have died due to complications from BBLs. Yet it's always framed as a choice that women should be allowed to make.This isn’t the biggest injustice women face but, I feel like it happens quite often that women are sold something purported to be good for us or our appearance that then turns out to be not even just useless but actively detrimental or harmful in some way. And then oftentimes that thing continues to be sold?!
I know consumers of both sexes experience this especially with non-cosmetics, but because of the volume of crap we’re sold, I feel like it happens at a higher rate to us.
A few main examples I can think of now are lash serums that actually increase the growth of your lashes (contain prostaglandin) causing orbital fat loss; at-home gel nail kits risking developing an acrylate allergy; filler not actually ever really “dissolving” on its own and just dissipating through the skin; BBLs carrying a high risk of necrosis.
The arrogance of these men! I'm not sure what to do as they know where you live so you may not want to text back FUCK OFF YOU CRETIN.Not an injustice but a need to share.
I moved this past week, no partner. My removal guy called me at 9pm this week, uninvited and made me feel uncomfortable.
I had a fridge freezer delivered and the guy has sent a couple of messages that are almost crossing a line.
Both knew I was on my own and feel it’s their right, or something.
I know it’s not much, but it has got to me.
And all the Irish women who had their pelvis broken as an alternative to a c-section so they could carry on pumping out babies like the good catholic mothers they were told to be.The issues with vaginal/pelvic mesh springs to mind too. How long did it take for women to be actually listened to there?
Why is there a man in a tabard doing hee haw in this situation? You know, someone with the actual authority to ask the man to take a step back, and possibly with back up on a walkie talkie. Maybe even received training as part of his job to handle situations like this?
New Samaritans ad, woman as emotional support human, as always.
I empathise with anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, but I sure as hell will not ignore my survival instincts and approach a lone man behaving oddly on a train platform, alone.
Of course, the person behind this ad was a man. His buddy gave him props on Twitter/X after the negative feedback.
Just catching up with this great forum. As an older woman, I'm so glad to find you all. Thank you for your courage in speaking about difficult things.And that female ceo? All she used to do was yank up the ladder so no other women could succeed there unless they also were a part of the boys club.
If I may say, that's exactly how and why all abuse is perpetrated.He doesn’t think it’s acceptable, he just knows he can do it and likely get away with it.
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