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Unisex bathroom issue reaches beyond gay community
Dan Lu
Issue date: 5/13/09 Section: News
"Attendees should expect information clearly presented to them as to why SJSU needs gender-neutral bathrooms," Daily said. "There will also be an open forum after the speakers."
Thompson, who will be leading the discussion, said she feels gender-neutral bathrooms are a necessity on every campus. She said she understands the common concerns regarding such a development, particularly involving women's safety, but said it is important to keep things in perspective.
"While we are not the ultimate authority on gender-neutral bathrooms," Thompson said, "Q-TIP members are aware of the significant benefits and would like to highlight those to the campus community."
As one of the hosts of the event, the Transgender Law Center works to make California a state where all citizens can freely express their gender identities by working toward ending discrimination in employment, education and healthcare, Thompson said.
"The number of bathrooms being changed is actually fairly proportionate to the number of students they will benefit," Thompson said. "I encourage everyone with any questions to come out to the event to get more questions answered."
Thompson, who will be leading the discussion, said she feels gender-neutral bathrooms are a necessity on every campus. She said she understands the common concerns regarding such a development, particularly involving women's safety, but said it is important to keep things in perspective.
"While we are not the ultimate authority on gender-neutral bathrooms," Thompson said, "Q-TIP members are aware of the significant benefits and would like to highlight those to the campus community."
As one of the hosts of the event, the Transgender Law Center works to make California a state where all citizens can freely express their gender identities by working toward ending discrimination in employment, education and healthcare, Thompson said.
"The number of bathrooms being changed is actually fairly proportionate to the number of students they will benefit," Thompson said. "I encourage everyone with any questions to come out to the event to get more questions answered."
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Michael Rizzo
posted 5/18/09 @ 2:08 PM PST
This makes me SO happy SJSU! I miss you. I hope I helped.
djsarver
posted 6/09/09 @ 12:05 PM PST
The other benefit of gender neutral bathrooms is the issue of equal access. Women often need to endure long lines, while men's rooms sit empty.
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