Thread by @SWWalesReSister

in recent years there has been a debate about early makes a person a woman (or a man).
Either
Genitals, chromosomes, gonads
Or
The brain
We believe the former
The people who believe the latter believe it is possible to be born with a woman's brain in body with male genitals etc

As feminists we believe that women are discriminated against & oppressed because they are female, it is those people with vulvas, xx.chromosomes & ovaries who suffer from sexism.
We believe sexism still exists worldwide & in our country.

Because of this we believe that women need sex segregated spaces for reasons including:-

Privacy and dignity (many men want this too)
Safety from male violence (in spaces where we may be vulnerable)
Recovery from male violence (in refuges and rape cuts centres)

Freedom from sexism (in classrooms, discussions etc)
Recovery from sexism (allowing women disadvantaged to catch up)

If sexism is based on biological sex then we must not be afraid to name sex. If we cannot name we will not be able to see sexism. If we cannot see sexism we won't be able campaign against it & we will not be able to measure our progress.

The Equality Act 2010 enshrined our right to single sex spaces in law.
Sex is one of the 9 protected characteristics.
We wish no one harm, we merely wish to protect our rights.