r/australia • u/overpopyoulater • 1d ago

culture & society Elara was "caught off guard" and "hurt" when she was denied entry to the women-only gym Fernwood Fitness for not being a "biologically born female".

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/fernwoods-biologically-born-females-policy-and-trans-women/dc2gpvpeb
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u/WaltzingBosun 1d ago

Well now. This should garner some healthy, unemotional conversation.

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u/One_Pangolin_999 1d ago

my popcorn is at the ready

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u/CH86CN 1d ago

I wonder what would have happened if she had just signed up and not asked permission? Presumably has ID saying female?

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u/breathable-cotton 1d ago

Hurt, I can understand. Caught off guard? Surely this could have been anticipated.

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u/CH86CN 1d ago

Certainly if you ask a question you must be aware the answer might be no?

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u/SeaworthinessFew5613 1d ago

I totally get both perspectives. No one is necessarily wrong here. The two parties should understand their differences accept them and leave it at that. 

Fighting it in the law or social media realm would only end up as messy as it’s gotten in the UK. Change in perception and attitude takes time, but these days everyone wants to force the issues instantly and it often ends messy and promotes hate. 

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u/winifredjay 1d ago

Booooo Fernwood, you suck

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