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(Pronouns - she/her) - Steph Richards is a 73-year-old 'post-op' trans woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate and works as a human rights activist. She was the elected Women's and LGBT Officer at Portsmouth Labour Party 2021 - 2024, CEO of Translucent.Org.UK, winner of the LGBT Organisation of the Year at the National Diversity Awards in 2022, co-founder of Women's Action Network (Portsmouth) and a volunteer at a Women's health charity. Steph was shortlisted as a "Gender Role Model" at the National Diversity Awards in 2025. Steph has been platformed live on BBC Radio 4 three times, including Women's Hour. She has also appeared on Times Radio, LBC Radio, GB News and Channel 4 News. In 2023, Steph debated trans human rights at an American university event alongside Harvard biologist and author Carole Hooven, PhD. Steph (an intersectional feminist) is passionate about the inclusion and acceptance of trans people in society. She advocates for women in prison, specifically pregnant women and calls out the mounting concern that abortion rights are at risk in the UK. She was the recipient of an Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Award in March, 2023.

The Impact of Gender-Critical Ideology on Society

The Impact of Gender-Critical Ideology on Society In recent years, the debate surrounding gender identity has intensified, with gender-critical ideologies, which typically reject the idea that a person can identify as a gender different from their assigned sex at birth, emerging as a significant force in this discussion. The societal impact of these ideologies, which often undermine the validity of transgender identities, is profound, creating a hostile environment not just for trans people but also for anyone not conforming to traditional gender norms. Gender-critical ideology has also divided feminism, the consequence of which is that feminism has failed to overcome…

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The Impact of Gender-Critical Ideology on Women and Society

The Impact of Gender-Critical Ideology on Women and Society: This text asserts that gender-critical ideology, despite its purported feminist origins, is damaging as it excludes transgender people, weakens feminist unity, diverts attention from patriarchy, and carries the risk of aligning with socially conservative viewpoints. Continue Reading The Impact of Gender-Critical Ideology on Women and Society

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Naomi Cunningham barrister and Amery and Mondon's analysis of transphobia

This opinion piece, titled “Naomi Cunningham barrister and Amery and Mondon’s analysis of transphobia” analyses Naomi Cunningham’s views and actions regarding trans rights through the lens of organised transphobia, highlighting her alignment with gender-critical movements and the harmful impacts this has on transgender people. Continue Reading Naomi Cunningham barrister and Amery and Mondon’s analysis of transphobia

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