Have you ever noticed that most people don't go into the restroom to rest? I wonder if that is why there is so much confusion amongst the public. If people really knew what happens in the "restroom" would they then concede to getting rid of the old school genderized labels? I mean if the purpose is not to rest, but to pee and to crap, would it really matter if the individual themselves have indoor or outdoor plumbing (so to speak)?
And what about the characters used to show which bathroom (again no one probably taking a bath in those rooms) is for male identified persons and which is for female identified persons? Furthermore, why is it that the female character always wearing a triangle on the lower half of her body? It is probably more likely that the modern woman, and girl, is going to be wearing anything but a triangle! Shorts, pants, jeans, and maybe a skort is definitely more common than a triangle! And what about the guys? What if they wanted to wear a triangle? Would they then be forced to use the "ladies" room? I am confused.
And what confuses me the most is when the bath/restroom/toilet is single stalled. Why are there any gender labels on the door? I have been in a restaurant where there were two single stalled restrooms, one labeled "guys" and the other labeled "gals." However, one is unoccupied and the other has a line of people waiting to get in. In situations like that, I tend to cut the line and use the vacant bathroom. I take a bath, rest a little and even take a leak! I have never been summoned, cited or arrested by the gender conforming police. Being a cisgendered identified man comes with privileges.
Oh, and when I vacate the room, people who were waiting in line with exploding bladders normally follow my lead and no longer adhere to the childish rules.
For them and for all people, I give you permission to challenge the gender norms, especially when it comes to the washroom!
Ask establishments that have two single stalled toilets to hang signs that say, "restroom," or even better "all gender."
In fact, I dare establishments to hang signs that read the truth:"Mostly Piss, A Little Crap, & Please Wash Your Hands-Room!"
I agree with everything you posted BUT I feel that as we struggle toward gender and identity equality we have WAY bigger fish to fry than bathroom politics. I personally couldn't care less what gender/sexuality the person in the stall next to me is as long as I'm alone in my stall.
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