The world's first "menstrual dignity" born in Scotland is male, British netizens: ridiculous

Jimu Journalist Sun Yan

According to CNN on the 17th, recently, universities and local parliaments in somewhere in eastern Scotland announced the appointment of men Jason Grant as "menstrual dignity officer" and responsible for dealing with the relevant matters of the "Meridity Supplies (Free) Act" in the area, but unexpectedly Attract "group laughes". Critics generally believe that women are more suitable for this job.

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It is understood that Grant is the first "menstrual dignity officer" in Scotland, and he has previously served as a "student welfare officer" at a local university.

On August 15, local time, Scottish "Meridity Supplies (Free) Act" Started officially took effect. This milestone bill was passed in November 2020. It requires local governments to provide free menstrual hygiene supplies for all people in need. Not only schools, but public places must also provide such supplies. It is reported that this has made Scotland the first region in the world to take such measures.

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In this regard, Grant said that the bill has significant significance. "We will make some fine -tuning in the distribution of the product in the future. In addition, we also plan to start a workshop at school and college to discuss it around the menstrual period to reshape the cognition of their cognitions. ","

Grant told reporters that the news that he was the "menstrual dignity" surprised "some friends and colleagues", but he believed that he could do well in this post.

"I think the identity of men can help me break the obstacles, reduce menstrual stigma, and encourage everyone to discuss publicly." Grant said.

But many people don't think so. On the social platform, the news of Grant's appointment was criticized. The retired women's tennis star Matinina Naph Lattocoli directly scolded, saying "too fucking ridiculous".

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"Have we tried to explain to men how to scrape or other or other things? This is really ridiculous." Naph Lattlova wrote in another tweet.

The well -known lawyer Charlotte Prurodman also questioned it. She said that in the UK, about one -tenth of the girls can't afford menstrual supplies. "I remember in school, there were always girls who could not afford sanitary cotton. But what experience does Grant have in this regard?" It is said that he is not opposed to men, but just thinks women are more suitable for the position.

Gina Davidson, the host of London Broadcasting Corporation, said directly in the show that the behavior was "a microcosm of" men's preaching ".

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