Gender-critical views can all too easily verge on being anti-trans
Copies of the final edition of Apple Daily in Hong Kong. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters
Copies of the final edition of Apple Daily in Hong Kong. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters
Sun 4 Jul 2021 01.00 EDT
I was saddened to read your editorial on free speech and the right to “gender-critical” views. At what point do gender-critical views swerve into hate-speech? The arguments perpetuated by those espousing these views are often intensely personal, verge on anti-trans and look to deny others their sense of self. In a liberal society, we should of course treasure free speech, but be brave enough to acknowledge the negative impact it can have on marginalised groups and minorities, challenge fear and misinform, and adapt accordingly.
TikTok trend sees Gravesend and Medway sea shanty crew inspire younger generations
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Updated: 14:35, 16 March 2021
With lockdown causing many of us to find new interests, it was only a matter of time before sea shanties came crashing back into modern life.
Thanks to a new TikTok Trend, a crew with members from across Medway and Gravesham is hoping to get younger generations more involved in the art.
Swinging The Lead performing at Gravesend Borough Market in February last year. Video: Richard Banner
Swinging The Lead is a group of singers based in North West Kent.
The group sings a mixture of classics and has been the resident sea shanty crew on board the tea clipper Cutty Sark at Greenwich for the past 10 years.