'Absurd': Backlash after a man is appointed as Scotland's first period dignity officer
The appointment of a man as Scotland's first "period dignity officer" has provoked widespread criticism.
Critics say the job should have gone to a woman and former tennis star Martina Navratilova has labelled the appointment of Jason Grant "f****** ridiculous".
Mr Grant, a former personal trainer, has been given the job of promoting access to free sanitary products in schools and colleges across the Tay region.
The role also includes discussing issues around the menopause.
His appointment comes as Scotland becomes the first country in the world to introduce a law to widen access, free of charge, to sanitary products.
Mr Grant's job title is Period Dignity Regional Lead Officer, the first role of its kind in Scotland.
News of his appointment has prompted criticism on social media and elsewhere.
Susan Dalgety, a feminist and columnist for The Scotsman newspaper, told Sky News:
"I am astonished that a man has been appointed to be lead on "period dignity" in Tayside. It takes mansplaining to a new level.
"Jason has said being a man will help him reduce stigma and that it is time to normalise topics like menstruation and menopause.
"Periods are normal life for women, we don't need some bloke in a blood red polo-shirt raising our awareness."
Jason Grant's PR representatives said he wasn't available for interview.
In an earlier statement announcing his two-year appointment, he was quoted as saying: "I think being a man will help me to break down barriers, reduce stigma and encourage more open discussions.
"Although affecting women directly, periods are an issue for everyone.
"We'll also raise awareness of the menopause which, although a natural process for women, has wider repercussions in the world of work and family.
"It's time to normalise these topics and get real around the subject.
"I believe I can make progress by proving this isn't just a female topic."
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