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47. Gosh, your own inferences from one post are qite exaggerated..

Tue May 31, 2016, 03:33 PM

May 2016

Now, if you want an actual discussion - or internet fight - on the topic, read this:

http://cjgl.cdrs.columbia.edu/article/the-stubborn-persistence-of-sex-segregation/

David S. Cohen,"The Stubborn Persistence of Sex Segregation." Columbia Journal of Gender and Law. Voulme 20, Number 1 (2011).

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Sweden stirs debate with women-only swimming, in nod to Muslims [View all] Quantess May 2016 OP

Would transgender individuals who identify as women be permitted to swim during these hours? (nt) Nye Bevan May 2016 #1

This opens up a can of worms, doesn't it? Quantess May 2016 #11

Only if they didn't use the bathroom Bucky May 2016 #12

Nah, they'd just be stoned to death ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #54

I am for gender equality... Mike Nelson May 2016 #2

Men who refuse to shake hands with women should not be part of a secular government leadership oberliner May 2016 #3

Some of the non Muslim Swedes may have eaten haram foods such as pork Fumesucker May 2016 #4

At one point, NYC and others had women only subway cars, for purely secular reasons. rug May 2016 #5

Gosh your own link tells a far more complex tale than you suggest....one car experiment: Bluenorthwest May 2016 #10

Gosh, your own inferences from one post are qite exaggerated.. rug May 2016 #47

Aren't there special schedules for different groups now at a jwirr Jun 2016 #85

Mexico City still segregates some cars by gender. a la izquierda May 2016 #60

Thanks for that info. rug May 2016 #61

Some stations do it all day... a la izquierda May 2016 #62

I'd love to know the rationale for that. rug May 2016 #63

1 hour set aside for women only seems reasonable, as long as long they have the traditional Fast Walker 52 May 2016 #6

And set 1 hour aside for men only. Travis_0004 May 2016 #8

if they want it, sure Fast Walker 52 May 2016 #18

I call bullshit. GulfCoast66 May 2016 #39

accomodating them for a short period is reasonable, IMO Fast Walker 52 May 2016 #40

So Mississippi GulfCoast66 May 2016 #42

I'm sympathetic to your point and I'm ok with not having twomen-only hours too Fast Walker 52 May 2016 #46

accomodating sexism is NOT reasonable Skittles Jun 2016 #74

what if the women want it? Fast Walker 52 Jun 2016 #80

It's a sad statement about a fucked-up culture Quantess Jun 2016 #82

accomodating sexism is not reasonable Skittles Jun 2016 #87

You tell em skittles...nt Jesus Malverde Jun 2016 #88

Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #90

I think that if you move to a country you should abide by their culture Marrah_G May 2016 #7

I agree with you. phylny May 2016 #9

Europe's problem is that immigrants are not allowed to truly assimilate. Odin2005 May 2016 #13

I think that is partially/mostly right Marrah_G May 2016 #14

Some immigrants assimilate a lot more quickly than others. Quantess May 2016 #16

It's not their fault zeemike May 2016 #19

Take your Islamophobic BS to Free Republic. Odin2005 May 2016 #20

Bullshit. zeemike May 2016 #22

You are a bigot who thinks all Muslims are Saudi-influenced Wahhabi fundamentalists. Odin2005 May 2016 #24

Well, I think muslim cultures in general have a huge misogyny problem Quantess May 2016 #26

I agree. ananda May 2016 #48

I disagree that the the USA is becoming more sexist and/or anti-woman, Quantess May 2016 #49

And yet criticizing Christians is fasionable zeemike May 2016 #27

Sweden, a progressive country, is regressing to satisfy Muslims davidn3600 May 2016 #28

This is a cultural issue, not a religious one. Odin2005 May 2016 #45

No, it's not just "cultural" TexasMommaWithAHat Jun 2016 #92

Sweden has ruined itself. Jim Beard Jun 2016 #76

+1000 smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #91

I think thats a good idea philosslayer May 2016 #25

No, it's quite the opposite Sen. Walter Sobchak May 2016 #43

I agree with you. frogmarch May 2016 #21

Which takes us back to the question of transgendered people, Quantess May 2016 #23

+1000 smirkymonkey May 2016 #58

What Marrah Said. nt Nay May 2016 #32

Sweden needs to read a page out of the American LittleGirl May 2016 #15

Sweden has odd priorities MowCowWhoHow III May 2016 #17

In the future when segregation becomes common in Sweden Democat May 2016 #29

A minor accommodation... philosslayer May 2016 #30

Really? Do you speak for Swedish men and women now? smirkymonkey May 2016 #31

Local Swedish authorities philosslayer May 2016 #33

It's 14 out of 100 cities. This indicates it is not a very popular choice at all. Bluenorthwest May 2016 #34

Exactly philosslayer May 2016 #35

Obviously that is not my point. Your snark is motivated by bias. That's obvious. Bluenorthwest May 2016 #67

Did i say it was "the will of all Sweden"??? philosslayer May 2016 #68

"Sweden has just imposed Sharia Law" romanic Jun 2016 #75

The rest, of course, are just bigots. ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #55

When the Feds forced the segregated south GulfCoast66 May 2016 #57

Religious motivation, possible that is, aside whatthehey May 2016 #36

Well put philosslayer May 2016 #44

Curves is a private business, what you suggest is closing down the beaches which belong to us all Bluenorthwest May 2016 #66

While no expert in Sweden, most European sports facilities serve the same niche as health clubs whatthehey Jun 2016 #83

I hope they're required to wear burkinis... brooklynite May 2016 #37

Swimming maybe, sunbathing no. milestogo May 2016 #50

sad to see Sweden taking a step backwards rollin74 May 2016 #38

It's sad, isn't it? smirkymonkey May 2016 #59

NYC is having the same debate KamaAina May 2016 #41

A slippery slope Liberal_in_LA Jun 2016 #69

Here is a crazy idea... Atman May 2016 #51

I like the way you think! Coventina May 2016 #53

Sweden shouldn't sacrifice it's liberal values romanic May 2016 #52

The immigrants should adapt to the customs and laws of their host country. Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #56

Islamic women where I live wear special bathing suits. gollygee May 2016 #64

Misplaced homonym. I think you meant to say "wear" special bathing suits. (eom) StevieM Jun 2016 #71

You're right. That's embarrassing. :D Thanks! Nt gollygee Jun 2016 #81

It happens to all of us at some point, no big deal. Also, you can always edit your post. (eom) StevieM Jun 2016 #86

Church and State must always remain seperate, no matter Zorra May 2016 #65

Has anyone asked Trump what he would do? dilby Jun 2016 #70

So it's now considered "progressive" for the state to bend to the demands of religion.... davidn3600 Jun 2016 #72

As long as they're not Christians, many liberals love right wingers Democat Jun 2016 #77

It is regressive and non-egalitarian and Sweden should not have to go backwards pnwmom Jun 2016 #73

Its happening all over Europe. bdwker Jun 2016 #78

The Sharia courts aren't a part of the public system, pnwmom Jun 2016 #79

Would you be in favor of a "no men allowed" swimming pool? redgreenandblue Jun 2016 #84

Sweden didn't have these problems before the huge influx of muslim immigrants. Quantess Jun 2016 #93

The Wikipedia article on Islam in Sweden is interesting. Jesus Malverde Jun 2016 #89