- In addition, the association denounces the existence of a book with LGTBIphobic and sexist contents in the bibliography proposed by Osakidetza in its Public Employment Offer. It states, for example, that homosexuality is not something immutable, that the woman who can be attacked must know “what message she transmits to her partner through her body”, or that “concern for the physical appearance” is “one of the weak points of women”.
“You can’t change a person’s sex”
“It is recommended to pay more attention to the sexual identity of girls who are not very beautiful physically”; “adults insist on sexual change through surgery and do not want other therapeutic alternatives. These ‘solutions’ pose major problems. They cannot change the underlying reality, because it is not possible to change the sex of a person”; “it is false that homosexuality is something complementary and immutable. You can intervene psychologically in personal and environmental factors.” These are several passages highlighted by Gehitu, taken from the book Mental health and its care, which is proposed for the category of Nurse in the Osakidetza competitions.
“One of the weaknesses of women is their concern for their physical appearance”
Also called these: “One of the weaknesses of women is their concern for their physical appearance. Men pay special attention to this and hence the importance that the female sex gives them”; “in recent years there is a great social alarm about women killed by their partners. Different ideas for reflection: the woman must be particularly sensitive and know how to detect signs of dependency or violence. You also need to be aware of the message you convey to your partner through your body, which can lead to reactions and consequences.”
In view of the fact that the aforementioned book contains “homophobic and sexist statements and points of view that a public institution cannot propose or share in any way”, Gehitu asks Osakidetza to remove the book from the bibliographic list, as well as to take measures to “prevent public institutions from disseminating content with these characteristics”.