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Women-only tower block in Acton to open next summer (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Brook House in west London will be a "UK first" in providing homes exclusively for women.

The idea is that single women are their own demographic, with different needs to families etc. It's partly aimed at DA survivors... let's be honest, even without DA a massive part is safety.

What's your thoughts on this project? Would you be more likely to live in a block of women only flats to mixed?

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[–] ZDL@lazysoci.al 3 points 4 hours ago

Personally I like most of the men in my life. Sure, yes, I have to be wary at times (because "most" doesn't mean "all"), but overall men are just fine, on average. So I would likely select a mixed block over a women only block. I'd just make sure the doors are solid and the locks work well.

But I'm not all women and I can see rather unfortunately sizable sets of women who would far rather live in a block where there's only other women around them. And there's enough diversity in the world that we should be able to accommodate those with that need or desire.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 27 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

Knowing how many TERFs there are in the UK, I’m guessing their definition of “woman” is probably pretty narrow. So while I like the idea in theory, I’m betting some in our community will still be discriminated against, unfortunately.

[–] MystValkyrie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 12 hours ago

Yeah, with the recent law in the UK, this is almost certainly trans-exclusionary.

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 16 points 12 hours ago

Yep! And trans women may be more likely to give it a miss because they know they'll be a stand out target there. You just need one vocal bully....

[–] catty@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (1 children)

Would you be more likely to live in a block of women only flats to mixed?

As a man, yes, I'd prefer to live in a block of women-only flats. I don't mind it's all women. Honestly.

Though, with the UK supreme court ruling that transgenders are to be classed by their assigned-at-birth sex , I wonder where this place will sit with regard to that.

Though, there are many women-only shelters for victims of DA with a multitude of safe spaces. I would guess this is just a marketing ploy to attract customers.

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Hey Catty thanks so much for dropping in and giving us your respectful perspective! We are trans inclusive women only, so please don't comment again. Thanks for understanding ❤️

[–] catty@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

And what pray tell, gave the impression I'm trans-exclusive? Still either way, the point is moot, it's whatever the owners wish to do, not what some woman thinks she can go around telling others what to do and what not to do.

Thanks for understanding 💖

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 5 hours ago

Apologies catty I wasn't implying that you are trans exclusive, just making it clear we welcome trans people So sorry for any offence caused and have a lovely weekend 🥰

[–] MossyFeathers@pawb.social 11 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Yes please, that'd be sick. Granted, I think girls are pretty and I like smooching them, but...

UK

HAHAHAHA NEVERMIND. It's guaranteed to be trans-exclusionary. Fuck the UK. Fuck the US. Fuck this bullshit world and the garbage people who live on it. I swear there are so many people on this earth that we'd truly be better off without.

Edit: after looking up the policies of the managing group, Women's Pioneer Housing, regarding trans people, it sounds like they might actually accept trans women; at least for now.

A link to their policy: https://womenspioneer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transgender-Policy.pdf

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 7 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I also like to smooch girls! And yep if they are DA related and allow trans they risk getting attacked from all sides and funding cut. So even if they're not TERF there's a good chance the TERFS will insist trans women suffer

[–] ZDL@lazysoci.al 1 points 3 hours ago

Personally I find charms on both sides, smooching-wise. 😜

[–] Greercase@lemmus.org 11 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

I didn't see any information on if male guests or children were allowed. I think having spaces where women feel safe is important, but I'd be interested to see how this is implemented. I've definitely been in places where there was a designated "don't interact with guy from apartment X" welcome crew. It'd be nice to not have to worry about that so much.

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 8 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I thought that as well. Without staffing it's impossible to manage no guests. And children grow up, so they either ban kids, allow teenage male children or evict when the child grows up! All are bad

[–] Greercase@lemmus.org 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

My thoughts exactly. Plus I think some women might be more comfortable at home, so not being able to invite a prospective partner over and being forced to engage in their house might make them more likely to capitulate to things they are not comfortable with instead of telling the person to leave. I know some women keep their address to themselves for quite a while though, so it really is person to person based on comfort.

I think options in general are good, and this may be a good fit for some people and not for others. I know people like DV victims need safe places, but I also worry that certain restrictions make resources more scarce. I doubt any of these will sit vacant, but everyone needs safe affordable housing, so the fact that this is closed off to so many people when there's not enough to meet the current need is also something worth noting. I would have no reservations about it if there was an excess of safe affordable housing with none of these restrictions, so everyone living there was specifically choosing that option rather than potentially just taking what they have access to in the moment.

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 8 hours ago

You make a really good point about lack of housing options. It puts a lot of people in a position, and there's the greater social need to consider

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 5 points 12 hours ago

I've had a lot of clients who'd really like living somewhere woman only. It's also great for DA survivors because it's a barrier for the perp rekindling or attacking their ex. It's going to reduce the chance they'll be targeted by another perp... but I'm not sure how much it'll help.

It wouldn't make any difference to me, if I bought a flat, I've got far bigger priorities than this. I'd be interested to see if it takes off