No to Hooters in the UK: Equality policy? What equality policy?

Saturday, 26 March 2011

Equality policy? What equality policy?

Shame on Bristol University Student Union. With a surly delay in sharing their information, we received this typically joyless response from the Student Union this week. Bad news.

The referendum came back on Friday - quorate (over 1000 votes) - with 58% voting in favour of allowing affiliated organisations (like clubs and societies) to develop links with Hooters if they choose to.

While I voted against this motion, I'm afraid there is little I can do when I am in the minority. I'm sorry it is not a more favourable result.

Regards,
[name removed]
SU President

"Little I can do", eh? Tut, tut.

YOU'VE GOT AN EQUALITY POLICY... so USE IT!!!

This ain't over.

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Statement

We believe Hooters is a further step in normalising the sexualisation of women and girls. It is part of a spectrum that says it is OK to degrade women and treat them as objects.

Hooters Girls (even that is sexist!) have to sign a contract saying they understand the Hooters brand is based on female sex appeal and are OK with being harassed.

We believe Hooters are encouraging the idea that women are objects, that Hooters discriminates against men and minority groups, and Hooters are normalising sexual harassment.