Eastern Michigan University (EMU) canned its production of "The Vagina Monologues" because of its lack of "diversity and inclusion." Apparently, not all women have vaginas.
The school's Women's Resource Center (WRC) informed students via email that, following an evaluation of survey responses about the production, "The Vagina Monologues" was canceled.
"Survey respondents opposing the production consistently indicated they were concerned that the play centers on cisgender women, that the play's version of feminism excludes some women, including trans women, and that overall, 'The Vagina Monologue' lacks diversity and inclusion," reports Ann Arbor News.
In the email, the WRC asked if "The Vagina Monologues," which was penned in 1994 by activist Eve Ensler, is "still relevant" to modern feminists:
"This created a need to ask the question: Do we still need 'The Vagina Monologues?' And, are 'The Vagina Monologues' still relevant to next-generation feminists?"
A statement from the center emphasized their goal of "recognizing and celebrating the diverse representations of women" — which now includes biological males.
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