Exploring Public Restrooms and Social Justice
Delve into the historical segregation of public restrooms, the evolution towards racial equality, and the impact of the transgender movement on restroom accessibility and gender labels. Engage in discussions regarding conventional restroom signs and design alternative signage for campus use.
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Restrooms: The Pursuit of Social Justice Sociology Chapter 8: Sexuality and Society Society: The Basics Chapter 6: Sexuality and Society
After the Civil War, public restrooms, especially in southern states, were segregated by race. During the 1960s, this example of racial segregation gradually declined, marking a step forward in the social movement for racial equality.
The transgender movement has directed attention to public restrooms. Provides free choice about which bathroom people use Challenges the binary labels that restrict access to Women and Men.
Discussion Questions Do you support the conventional binary restroom signs or not? Explain your position. To help clarify where you stand on public restrooms, design signs that you would like to see used on your campus.
