Tristan, a young man, shared his experience of being told that Tagnon schools do not accept boys when he tried to register for the Mons school. The RTBF program investigated this gender discrimination and interviewed the school director on Boulevard Sainctelette in Mons. The school director cited the lack of demand and potential intimacy issues as reasons for not organizing training exclusively for men. Sensitized by Tristan’s request, the school administration stated that it might open a mixed section if 12 students register, but it is uncertain if this will happen as some students find the idea of a male beautician disturbing while others are in favor. A mixed section may be opened at the beginning of the school year. Additional information regarding the story is yet to come.
“As soon as I called, I was told directly following 10 seconds that no, we did not accept boys in the school”, testifies Tristan, a young man who contacted the Tagnon schools to register for that of Mons.
The RTBF program “On n’est pas des pigeons” looked into Tristan’s story and went to the school located on Boulevard Sainctelette in Mons to question the director regarding this discrimination. of gender.
He explains: “We have almost no demand. So organizing training exclusively for men is practically inconceivable at the present time, ”he explains. Another argument: intimacy. “Asking a woman to be waxed or massaged by a man, I think that poses a problem these days,” adds the director.
Sensitized by Tristan’s request, the management nevertheless assured that it might open a mixed section at the start of the school year… provided that 12 students register. “But it’s not won,” adds the RTBF journalist. Indeed, at his microphone, several students find it disturbing for clients to have a male beautician. Others are on the other hand for the idea of opening a mixed section. To be continued…
Tristan’s experience at the Tagnon schools highlights the ongoing issue of gender discrimination in certain industries. The director’s justifications for not accepting male students raise questions regarding the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunities. However, it is promising to see that the school management is willing to consider opening a mixed section if there is enough demand, and it remains to be seen how this situation will develop. It is important that we continue to challenge discriminatory practices and work towards creating more inclusive spaces for all individuals.
