As new guidelines suggest universities could allow gender segregation .... it would be a step backwards for a modern Britain. .... never, ever should someone, regardless of their faith or background, be forced to sit apart from the opposite sex just because of the controversial views of the speaker. We live in a modern, grown up Britain. Let's start acting like it.
[A COMMENT] If muslims or others do not follow this philosophy of gender integration then it is not appropriate to accommodate them with public facilities. The can go back to countries where such gender discrimination is practised. Academic institutions which encourage this activity should be aware that this is a form of inhibition of free speech.
Any academic institution which is publicly funded should have their funds withdrawn as they are being gender discriminatory and practising activities which run counter to the philosophy and mores of the UK. [The Telegraph] Read more
