Posted on 11/27/2023 8:13:29 AM PST by lowbridge
New York state is ditching the terms “feminine hygiene products” and “sanitary napkins” in favor of more inclusive language, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hochul this month signed into law the Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package, which replaces all instances and variations of the phrases in correction law, public health law and tax law, with gender non-specific terminology like “menstrual products and pads.”
Additionally, the legislative package requires free menstrual products be provided to students in private middle and high schools; requires cosmetologists to receive training in all hair types and patterns, including natural hair types; and designates March 8 each year as International Women’s Day.
The package is aimed at further supporting New York’s commitment to gender inclusivity and providing necessary resources to the state’s youth.
“We know now more than ever before the positive impact inclusivity has on communities, and in New York we’re taking the steps to ensure equity for all from healthcare to haircare,” said Hochul. “From simply updating the way certain products are referred to, to expanding access to vital resources for those who may need them most, as time progresses, so should our laws.”
State Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud, D-Southeast Brooklyn, said the bill to update the state’s language when it comes to menstrual products will help lift the stigma surrounding menstruation, and will aid in New York’s mission toward menstrual equity.
“Outdated terminology perpetuates stigma surrounding menstruation, which ultimately discourages conversations that enable access to basic resources,” said Persaud, who sponsored the bill. “This bill recognizes the simple reality that menstruation is not dirty, but rather a natural bodily function. In so doing, we take another step in lifting the stigma, combatting period poverty, and ensuring equal dignity for all individuals who menstruate throughout New York.”
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“... free menstrual products be provided to students in private middle and high schools.” - The camel’s nose under the tent. Guess what comes later?
“... aid in New York’s mission toward menstrual equity.” - WTH is menstrual equity?
Democrats got rid of Cuomo. It’s looking more and more like it was due to him not being far enough into. Leftist Crazyland.
Men-struate. Hmm. Maybe I was wrong about that.
Women must now regain control of their monthly misery by calling it Femmestruate.
Personstrate.
The Language Police will be out in full force arresting offenders and putting them in her Reeducation camps
I used to think there was a floor or bottom at some point for insanity. Apparently not.
This WHOLE CONVERSATION is bloody ridiculous….
The “new” terms do nothing to reduce “stigma. There is absolutely nothing these ghouls like Hochel don’t want to control. I hate them.
New York state is ditching the terms “feminine hygiene products”
the state will instead switch to “cleaning your coo coo choo” on official documents
Wow!
Hochul is working to destroy the First Amendment Freedom of Speech by applying legal constraints on what normal words people and business are allowed to use.
In doing so Hochul and her kakistocrats continue to give aid and comfort to the domestic and foreign enemies of the United States.
Houses now have a “primary” bedroom/suite instead of a “master” bedroom.
so companies have to change their packaging just for NY ?
SHE HAS PASSED A POINT OF NO RETURN
BAT CRAP CRAZEEEE.
That's roughly 480 taxable events that the state is missing out on.
“International Women’s Day”
Anyone know when International Men’s Day is?
Does anyone care?
“She’s making Cuomo look good.”
Right! She’s ALSO making Newsome look good.
>That’s roughly 480 taxable events that the state is missing out on.<
At least it cannot be deemed sexist since it is only taxing an activity, regardless of sex or gender.
Has NY outlawed higher auto insurance premiums for 16-25 yearolds assigned male at birth yet?
EC
I can think of some real crude terms to replace them with.
she should shut her pie hole and do something about the crime there.
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