Women told not to clap, use jazz hands

Twitter has erupted in ridicule over a feminist conference organiser's request for attendees to use 'jazz hands' in favour of clapping.

Many users questioned whether it was a troll account, but apparently it's legit.

The request was made after the clapping made some of the delegates feel nervous.

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"Whooping is fun for some, but can be super inaccessible for others, so please try not to whoop! Jazz hands work just as well," NUS Women's Campaign tweeted.

"Some delegates are requesting that we move to jazz hands rather than clapping, as it's triggering anxiety. Please be mindful!"

Some users responded by saying the request itself was harmful.

'This damages real equality nothing from conference will make a difference today but "jazz hands" nonsense damaged feminism', Tara Hewitt posted.

But a spokesperson from the London School of Economics Students' Union said using jazz hands is a genuinely 'nice way' to show solidarity, and create an inclusive atmosphere.

"I'm relatively new to this... it did feel odd at first," Nona Buckley-Irvine, General secretary at the London School of Economics Students' Union told The Daily Mail.

The conference was live tweeting proceedings, which included amendments to policy around domestic violence prevention, housing affordability and childcare.

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