Gina22h ago
Did you know that bionic limbs are mostly made for men's bodies and when they do come in women's sizes they are not being funded by healthcare services? TIL.
#casualmisogyny #genderneutraltech
Show threadSu_G
@Gina
But… “in the eyes of the tax man we are all equal” but not when it comes to services…
& when she asks why 🤔 no one answers…
Mar 27 at 5:08pmWeb
Show threadMurray 🇪🇺 13h ago
@Su_G
Probably because that would open another can of worms. Yes, women pay tax at the same rate as men on paper but in reality the total amount they will pay over their working life will on average be less due to the fact that on average, women earn less than men.
The financial argument isn't the best one in this case. Medical care should be according to need, not the ability to pay.
The simple fact is it's discrimination, which in the EU, and UK is unlawful.
@Gina
Show threadMurray 🇪🇺 13h ago
@Su_G
I suspect, if this went to a court the NHS would be found guilty of discrimination. The NHS would then be faced with a decision, supply the correct sized hand for women, or withdraw it for both sexes. My guess is it would be withdrawn.
But I am a bit of a cynic.
@Gina