There's
quite a stir in a recent debate, and the focal point this time is Planet
Fitness. The fitness studio chain is facing criticism after a video of a
dissatisfied member went viral...
In
Alaska, a woman shared a picture of a transgender woman in the women's locker
room at the Fairbanks location. She criticized the company for permitting
individuals she referred to as "men" to access a space that she
believed should be exclusively for cisgender women.
The
initial image depicted a transgender woman shaving at a sink in a locker room.
The woman who captured the photo expressed her frustration in a subsequent
video, sparking a viral debate on social media.
Following
the incident, the local Planet Fitness revoked the woman's membership, while
the transgender individual photographed remained unaffected. Planet Fitness
reiterated its policy, affirming the right of individuals with specific gender
identities to use the locker room of their choice.
That
said, Planet Fitness emphasized that members must adhere to their policies,
warning that any misconduct could lead to membership termination.
But
now, additional photos of the transgender woman originally photographed in the
gym locker room have surfaced. This has led to calls from more conservative
circles for people to cancel their Planet Fitness memberships across the
country.
This
development appears to have had a significant impact, as Planet Fitness's stock
price has experienced a substantial decline. The market value has plummeted,
with stocks dropping from $66 to approximately $56 in just 12 days.
The
company's market capitalization has also decreased by approximately $400
million. In just five days, the group has seen a decline from $5.3 billion to
around $4.9 billion!
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