Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

 

[izzylizzy]

OH PLEASE just get over yourselves
Seriously, social media drives this crap!

Best comment of them all. Who really cares, just enjoy being alive.

 

[Jan A]

Great service, Woolworths. Try less patronising wording, such as the following:
"The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to provide access to tampons free of charge." There is no need to specificy that they are for any particular section of society. We all know who needs them and who does not. We do not need your help to sort that out.

 

[Ricci]

All this rubbish talk takes away from the good that Woolies are doing with this project. Supplying items for women who for one reason or another can't afford them. Good on em I say and never mind the words used!!

 

[dale100]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

​

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

​

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

Well I think that we are grown up now…. It’s 2022, and the word menstruate is no longer a “ dirty word”!! For pity’s sake, not all women menstruate! … and if they don’t , they won’t need the tampons! Get over yourselves!! There’s the threat of a nuclear war going on and thousands are dying needlessly!!! Is the use of the word menstruate worth all this stupid fuss???? Move on!

 

[Ruby Jackman]

Natural born women menstruate not people / males the terminology is offensive woolworths has gone too far this political correctness knows no Boundaries and has got ridiculous
There is only 2 genders and only one gender menstruates FEMALE not People

I agree with you 100% this world and it’s people are going overboard.
l worry for our grandchildren in this world.

 

[Gil]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

​

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

​

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

This is ridiculous. No matter whether Woolworths referenced "People who menstruate" OR "Women", there would always be some, whether minority group OR majority group, who would castigate the authors. THIS is how this mucked up world works nowadays. Factions FOR and Factions AGAINST everything that is said, written or done. NO-ONE can win. And the problem is worsened by social media, where ANYONE can say ANYTHING in complete anonymity.

 

[joshram]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

​

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

​

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

Yes PC gone mad. But I don't care, Great initiative Woolworths.

 

[zaraellycindy]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

​

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

​

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

My thinking is that there is ONLY male or female genders. If you do not like that, take it up with GOD.

 

[Joyce]

The whole statement is CRASS

 

[Packard1936]

Stop this stupidity, what is wrong with calling menstrual pruducts for women and useing their gender so wrong why is it offensive to the trans lobby. Gender is a biological fact

 

[TeAnne]

That makes me feel like I/ women don't exist anymore. I am woman and proud to be a woman.

 

[Capsam]

Share the Dignity is a great project for Woolworths to be involved in. Catering to the woke minority by refusing to use the word women to describe those who menstruate is nothing more than Political Correctness. There are, according to the ABS, only 1360 individuals Nationally who are men who now identify as women. They obviously do NOT menstruate so for this MINORITY we erase BIOLOGICAL WOMEN??

 

[Lizzy]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

​

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

​

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

What a crock, maybe a natural born woman is more realistic, They make it sound as though that is all we do.

 

[Andrew]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

​

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

​

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

Sick of all this political correctness!!. You are what you are, unless you go all the way and have the opperation. Even then "Males" don't have a Utres, and "Females don't have a Penis!!..

 

[Evol P]

Damned if they do and damned if they don't

Exactly what I was going to say. If they are called women "what about those who identify as women" - they would cry.

 

[Mikeyboy2012]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

​

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

​

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

The world is going crazy when women and their unique female needs are not acknowledged for exactly what they are.....Women's needs! I won't bother going on and dignifying this ridiculous denigration of the beautiful female gender.

 

[carosb13]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

​

Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

​

Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

The way I read it is that only women of child-bearing age menstruate....older & younger females don't! Nothing wrong with the statement, it is only the truth.

 

[Riorita]

Woolworths accused of being "too woke" on social media – do you agree or not?​

Supermarket giant Woolworths has recently come under fire from people online after referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate", instead of mentioning the word women.

​

According to the report, the grocery store chain was announcing a partnership with nonprofit organisation Share the Dignity, a group that provides free tampons in public vending machines.

In a LinkedIn social media post, the caption read: "The 100th Dignity Vending Machine funded by Woolworths has just been installed to help people who menstruate access period care items free of charge."

"Together with Share the Dignity, we’ve helped more than 56,000 people access these essential products so that regardless of their circumstances, they can be afforded dignity, confidence and mobility during their period," the post continued.

"We aim to care for all Australians and are thrilled that the Dignity Vending Machines we've funded will help more people across the country access the products they need."

Woolworths has been accused of being ‘too woke’ in a recent social media post. Credit: AAP.​

However, instead of celebrating the amazing milestone the initiative has achieved, several users online raised their pitchforks and torches over the supermarket giant's choice of words – criticising the store for not using "women" to describe tampon users.

"It’s women. Don’t remember men getting a period. The world is going mad," one enraged user wrote.

Another agreed and added: "Women have been managing it just fine for centuries without feeling offended by society’s awareness that natural-born females menstruate. This is silly."

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Dr Bella A'Brera, author and director of the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs, also agreed with the backlash, saying that Woolworths' gender-neutral language "undermined" biological facts.

"By caving in to the extreme views of a vocal minority, Woolworths has decided to cancel women," said Dr A'Brera.

"Woolworths needs to remember that it is a supermarket. Its purpose is to sell groceries, not radical gender theory."

Woolworths made the reference in a social media post about the Share The Dignity vending machines. Credit: Facebook / Share the Dignity. ​

A representative from Woolworths has already made a statement and said that the company was not aiming to be political with its Share the Dignity partnership.

"Our partnership with Share the Dignity has helped provide period care products to tens of thousands of women and other people who need them across Australia," the spokesperson said.

They also highlighted that such products are "available to all women, girls, non-binary, and transgender people" as well as "family members collecting them on someone's behalf."

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Many Woolies customers also jumped to the supermarket's defence and agreed with the gender-neutral use of language.

"Well done Woolies. This company has a policy of being inclusive, it’s in their guidelines," one concerned shopper wrote.

"The ignorance in some people astounds me. Kindness has a long way to go," said a second one.

What are your thoughts, folks?

Was Woolworths right for referring to tampon users as "people who menstruate"? Or do you think this is another example of political correctness gone mad?

Give us women a Break !!! We have known for years....and girls growing up are usually explained by a female.....FAIR DINKUM ....ALL IS GETTING OUT OF HAND I FEEL...ANYONE (GENDERS WANT TO KNOW....USUALLY TOLD BY FRIEND ETC) LEAVE IT BE PLEASE!!!!

 

[Sue Lay]

I am so over this BS political correctness crap, I am female and no longer menstruate after having an emergency hysterectomy. What about the young females who haven't yet reached puberty, are we people who no longer menstruate or people who don't yet menstruate. Why do the majority have to appease the noisy minority?

 

[Pacapam]

Times have changed, Woolworths has to follow political guidelines to cover themselves because the world has changed with gender equality. No matter which way they go it will be deemed controversial. Playing it safe.

It’s more than a pity that gender equally has become confused with gender annihilation. There are differences between male & female ( whether born or identifying as one or the other, both physically & psychologically…. Not all founded in social shaping or upbringing), & the loss of recognition of that is ironically not supportive of gender equality….. which mostly revolves around issues of education, status, income, work, social/family responsibility….. not whether an individual bleeds or not.