Backlash after a man is appointed Scotland's first 'period dignity officer'

Anger as man named Scotland's 'period dignity officer'

The decision to appoint a man as Scotland's first "period dignity officer" has been met with a major backlash.

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Jason Grant’s appointment in Tay region receives incredulous responseThe appointment of a man to a new regional role promoting period dignity has provoked criticism and consternation.Jason Grant, who has previously worked in tobacco sales and as a personal trainer, was announced as the period dignity regional lead officer for the Tay region earlier this week, in what is believed to be the first role of its kind in the country and prompted by gro…

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Mr Grant's responsibilities include working on issues around menopause and promoting access to free period products after the Period Products Act was introduced

Anger as man is appointed as Scotland’s first ‘period dignity officer’

“Have we ever tried to explain to men how to shave or how to take care of their prostate or whatever?", Martina Navratilova said.

Anger as man is appointed as Scottish ‘period dignity officer’

Gina Davidson, of radio station LBC, described the appointment as the ‘epitome of mansplaining’.

Anger as a man is hired as Scotland’s first ‘period dignity officer’

The appointment of a man as Scotland’s first ever “period dignity officer” has been derided as the ultimate act of “mansplaining”. It provoked a backlash on social media with critics including former grand slam tennis champion Martina Navratilova. She branded the move “ridiculous”. Jason Gra