In the summer I asked people to fill in an online survey about why they were concerned about the push to replace sex with gender identity in laws and polices.
More than 700 people completed the survey over the course of a couple of weeks
More than 700 people completed the survey over the course of a couple of weeks
They were 90 % women, 80% left wing, two-thirds parents, mainly non-religious, almost a quarter LGB
https://gender-dissidents.net/who/
https://gender-dissidents.net/who/
They are concerned about children, women's rights, single sex spaces, gay rights and fairness in sports and about the silencing of debate about this https://gender-dissidents.net/themes/
They talked about their personal concerns and experience and their professional experiences; in education, healthcare, universities, law, media and arts and across the public private and voluntary sectors.
There are 744 stories on the site.
There are 744 stories on the site.
They are taking action; talking, writing to MPs, asking questions of organisations and at work and donating to crowdfunders.
But they are scared of consequences about being public - particularly trouble at work.
But they are scared of consequences about being public - particularly trouble at work.
They feel betrayed by cowardice and capture of established organisations, and they are turning to a constellation of new grassroots organisations.
Apologies that it has taken this long to get the results out - but there are 744 stories - some of them are moving, sad, shocking.
Most of them are angry.
It is done just in time to submit as evidence to the Women & Equalities Select Committee as evidence for their enquiry.
Most of them are angry.
It is done just in time to submit as evidence to the Women & Equalities Select Committee as evidence for their enquiry.