Access and exclusion

No accessJournal of Human SecurityOther Journal Article01 January 2011Access and exclusion Authors: Alex Faktor Authors: Alex Faktor Google Scholar More articles by this author SectionsAboutPDF/EPUBExport CitationsAdd to FavouriteAdd to FavouriteCreate a New ListNameCancelCreate ToolsTrack CitationsCreate Clip ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedIn COPY LINK Abstract The purpose of this analysis is to discern how the binary gender segregation of public toilet facilities in North America affects demographics of gender and sexual marginalisation. Though often taken for granted, public toilets present examples of institutionalised services that both reflect and manifest social inequality. In particular, gender and sexual minorities risk facing methods of social discipline, ranging from discomfort to expulsion and hostility; the binary method of toilet segregation is a visual erasure of identity and recreates restrictive norms. Concurrently, failure to address specific needs results in inadequate design for female users, trans people, individuals with disabilities, and heterogeneous families. There are numerous strategies for improvement that include grassroots activism, legal routes, and appeals to business owners and building designers. In light of the complexity of problematic aspects regarding restroom use and design, there exists a need for a multifaceted and integrated approach, to create coalitions, and ensure greater accessibility to this basic human right. Full Text DOI Previous article Next article RelatedDetails View PUBLICATION DETAILSDate of Publication:January 2011Journal:Journal of Human SecurityISSN:1835-3800Volume:7Issue:3Page Range:10-22First Page:10Last Page:22Source:Journal of Human Security, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2011: 10-22Date Last Modified:05 September 2018 12:24Date Last Revised:30 November 2011Geographic LocationUnited StatesSubjectSexual minoritiesHuman security METRICS Downloaded 1 times Copyright© Human Security Institute, 2011Download PDFLoading ...