Women-only co-working spaces on rise in Twin Cities

Submitted by Mastodon on Sat, 2018-02-24 00:48

Article here. Excerpt:

'A few dozen women gathered in a brick North Loop building — its entrance marked by pink balloons — for mimosas and a sneak peek.

There was no furniture yet. The floors were still covered in paper. But on a tour, the women were promised couches, tables and benches with a “hotel lobby or art gallery vibe.” A beauty bar packed with products for “all skin and hair types.” Space to work, to meet, to be in “boss mode.”

All without men around.

“If members need to bring men into the space,” said Liz Giel, gesturing to the unfinished conference room behind her, sliding doors will offer privacy, “so that our members will never have to see a dude.”

She winked. The women laughed.'

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"No Irish Need Apply"

I suppose when something unpleasant needs doing, like dragging people out of fires or cleaning up backed-up toilets, I'm pretty sure they'll allow men in.

Just for the purpose at hand. Then get the fuck out.

I have an idea for a men-only co-working space.

Oh yeah, such places already exist. One is the business end of your typical garbage truck.

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Submitted by Matt on Sun, 2018-02-25 04:20

I have a feeling not many men will want to do business with them anyway.

I know that if I was treated like an eyesore just for being male, and then asked to go into a completely sealed off office alone with a woman--thereby risking false accusation--I would simply turn around and walk out of the place. I have better things to do with my time than be treated like a second-class patsy.

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Submitted by xtrnl on Mon, 2018-02-26 20:25