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522. BBC Predators, Migrant R**ists & The Truth About The Casting Couch - Leilani Dowding

Mar 27, 2025
Leilani Dowding, a former Page 3 model and outspoken media personality, tackles provocative topics like the impact of mass immigration on women's safety in the UK and the critics of the #MeToo movement. She contrasts American and British immigration policies while delving into personal experiences from her modeling days. Dowding also critiques the hypocrisy surrounding objectification and challenges societal norms regarding consent and sexuality. With a blend of humor and candor, she examines the complexities of power dynamics in the entertainment industry.
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  • Mass immigration in the UK has adversely impacted women's safety and public space experiences, with rising harassment concerns becoming more prevalent.
  • The modeling industry is facing tensions over the inclusion of transgender women in competitions, raising questions about fairness and women's rights achievements.

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Impact of Mass Immigration on Women's Safety

The rising mass immigration in the UK has significantly altered women's experiences and sense of safety in public spaces. Previously secure environments now feel threatening, with reports of harassment becoming more prevalent. For instance, the speaker contrasts their past experiences of feeling safe walking in revealing attire with the current climate where even going to the beach poses risks of harassment. Concerns extend to the lack of accountability and reporting on such incidents, leading to a belief that women's safety has deteriorated due to shifting demographics.

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