 Does the transgender bathroom access debate not only make it difficult for trans women to use the toilet, but subject biological women to unwarranted scrutiny too? One reader says, she has had her presence in the women's toilets questioned, as have other cis-women who don't have a stereotypically feminine appearance by people attempting to keep trans people out in the name of women's rights. So, whose rights are being eroded? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments. I'm cis and butch and I get asked why i'm in the women's toilets' Janice (MetroTalk, Tue) reckons women's rights are being 'eroded to accommodate the LGBTQ+ community'. Can I ask how? As per the recent discussion of LGBTQIA+ rights – particularly when it comes to trans people – yes, cis-women's rights are being affected but not in the way I think she assumes. Breast cancer patients, menopausal women, women with fertility issues and butch lesbians are also being dragged into the discussions. Since the 'trans people in bathrooms' issue has been making headway, I have been questioned about being in a women's bathroom (I'm a cis-woman who is butch) and a friend recovering from breast cancer was told trans people aren't welcome (these are two separate occasions). Equality isn't like a slice of pie. The whole point of equality is that everyone gets a seat at the table. In future, Janice, I would encourage you to either stay on topic, or if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. Laura, Walthamstow Janice says women's rights are being eroded by the LGBTQ+ community. As a gay man, I am proud to champion women's rights and push against any erosion in the current atmosphere. Don't tar us all with one brush. Alex, Glasgow John Glen MP has complained about businesses sticking their nose into politics for daring to support transgender campai){kind=link}
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Does the transgender bathroom access debate not only make it difficult fortrans women to use the toilet, but subject biological women to unwarrantedscrutiny too?
One reader says, she has had her presence in the women’s toilets questioned, as have other cis-women who don’t have a stereotypically feminine appearance by people attempting to keep trans people out in the name of women’s rights.
So, whose rights are being eroded?
What do you think?