I had previously heard rumours about this kind of mindset in Sweden (see here), but they only ever linked this story, with no independent confirmation.
Now, though, here are two pieces (see here and here), about Swedes trying to encourage men to sit to urinate. (HT: Oz Conservative)
From the one:
Men who work for the Sörmland County Council in central Sweden should sit down rather than stand up when urinating in office toilets, according to a motion put forward by the local Left Party chapter.
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As a first step in its quest to get men to take a seat, the Left Party proposes labeling toilets which are designated for men who absolutely want to remain standing when they pee.
The Left Party’s Viggo Hansen, a substitute member of the county council and the man responsible for the proposal, wants the office toilets to be genderless and as a result, is pushing for the “sit-down only” requirement.
And from the other:
The supporters of the motion said sitting during urination also has medical benefits, including reducing the risk of prostate problems and leading to a healthier and longer sex life.
Viggo Hansen, a substitute member of the council and author of the motion, said he wants it to eventually lead to sitting-only bathrooms.
Incredible. Ah well; we already knew what nutbars Swedes have become…
Some across the manosphere have asserted that Sweden is the home to a strain of feminism more committed to equality. This occurrence is only the superficial effect of Sweden trying to eliminate the entire concept of gender.
Yeah, what a bunch of maroons, Will.
Men of Sweden, take a stand!!!!
@ Daniel: Quite so; they hate the whole idea of ‘gender norms’.
@ Kathy: Ha! Exactly!
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