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The second best manager I worked for happened to be a lady. Her opinion, having risen to a very senior position in the bank against all the then barriers, was that while there was segregation i.e. separate organisations or in this case competitions for ladies there would always be a perceived disparity. The more it became normal for men and women to be judged side by side as equals the less discrimination there would be. Obvious when you think about it.
But I fully understand the possible reluctance for ladies to compete against a field comprised mainly of men and so a ladies only qualifier for Fisho creates a less intimidating environment hopefully leading to greater participation. In time we should be able to phase out segregation and have a fully integrated sport. Meanwhile if we have to take slightly uncomfortable steps towards that goal then so be it.
Anything that increases participation, diversity and acceptance can only be a positive.
P.S. If anyone (hint @Angling Trust) can get a message to Emma then get her to join this forum. We all know she would be welcome and respected.
But I fully understand the possible reluctance for ladies to compete against a field comprised mainly of men and so a ladies only qualifier for Fisho creates a less intimidating environment hopefully leading to greater participation. In time we should be able to phase out segregation and have a fully integrated sport. Meanwhile if we have to take slightly uncomfortable steps towards that goal then so be it.
Anything that increases participation, diversity and acceptance can only be a positive.
P.S. If anyone (hint @Angling Trust) can get a message to Emma then get her to join this forum. We all know she would be welcome and respected.