Quoted from stainedundies:And for the record, I think women's tourneys should be done away with altogether. Everyone should play together and just get over whatever mental block it is that keeps you from interacting with members of the opposite gender. Easier for a man to say, but seriously, were never going to tackle this problem as a species if we don't all start taking baby steps towards the common goal of unity.
Usually the point of these kinds of separate divisions like juniors, women, etc is to ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION by being less intimidating or making it cheaper, etc. Not sexist, not 'anti-equality' - but simply creating encouragement by reducing concerns. The women aren't excluded from the main events, nor are the kids, etc.
Offerings like a D-division at PAPA is not countering 'unity' - its about trying to encourage a less experienced player to participate.
If people stopped trying to be offended at every turn.. they may actually let themselves see the POSITIVE attempts here.