I find it rather strange that people who advocate equal opportunities
for students with disabilities cannot transfer their understanding
into the area of gender equality.
The comments made are based on a stereotype that women
should be beautiful and tied to the kitchen sink. Would anyone
dare transfer a similar stereotype to the area of disability; for
example that disabled people are unfortunate and we should all feel
sorry for them and pat them on the head when they try and say
something. I think there would be uproar, and quite right too.
It's one thing to make a discriminatory comment and regret it, but
another to revel in it or pass it off as a bit of fun. I don't think
branding those who complain about sexism as killjoys is
acceptable.
Perhaps an apology and a commitment to keep your sexism to
yourself would be more appropriate.
Rob Fidler (dyslexia support - Roehampton)
On 23 Apr 2002, at 18:20, Peter Hill wrote:
> Hi
>
> Guilty. Though, I'm afraid, not particularly repentant.
>
> Regards
>
> Peter Hill
>
>
> Margaret Herrington wrote:
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> > well said Claire!!
> >
> > Margaret
> >
> > >>> [log in to unmask] 04/23/02 04:41pm >>>
> > In an ideal world you would both be at home preparing someone's dinner
> > and not allowed to send out sexist e-messages!!
> >
> > Claire
> >
> > On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:37:48 +0100 Peter Hill <[log in to unmask]>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > Skeates,St.John DEAL Awards Tm wrote:
> > >
> > > > In an idea world ...
> > > > Kylie Minogue would be at home right now preparing my dinner.
> > >
> > >
> > > Wrong again, St John. In an ideal world, she'd be at home preparing
> > mine!
> > >
> > > (Tut, tut - sexist banter!)
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Peter Hill
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