A group in Tayside has defended its decision to appoint a man as a period dignity officer.
Jason Grant’s appointment to the first role of its kind in Scotland has seen eyebrows raised across social media.
He will work with the area’s period dignity working group to implement the legal right to free period products in public settings.
But the appointment has sparked a heated debate, with critics saying the job should have gone to a woman.
Grant is expected to lead a regional campaign across schools, colleges and wider communities to raise awareness of the new law and ensure that Scottish government funding is allocated appropriately.
The period dignity working group, which has representatives of Dundee and Angus College, Perth College, Angus Council and Dundee City Council, said Grant was the strongest candidate for the job.
A spokesperson said: “The role builds on some fantastic work which has been gathering speed across the Tay region for several years, led by a passionate group of people of all genders, ages and backgrounds.
“By changing the culture, encouraging debate and removing the stigma around periods, we look forward to supporting the delivery of this important work across the region.”
The spokesperson added that Mr Grant would not comment on the controversy over his appointment.
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