ERIC Number: EJ1406927
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 18
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Reimagined and Redesigned: Recommendations for Gender-Neutral Washrooms and Changerooms on Campus
Markus Harwood-Jones; Lee Airton; Kel Martin
Canadian Journal of Higher Education, v53 n1 p62-79 2023
Gendered washrooms and changerooms are sites of tension for many transgender and/or gender non-conforming users. However, these are not the only groups impacted by the exclusive provision of gendered spaces. As gender-neutral facilities become increasingly standardized across multiple sectors, we consider how the rising trend of "universal design" can be realistically adapted within post-secondary institutions. This article proposes the concept of "inclusive design" and provides specific recommendations to improve user experience in gendered and gender-neutral facilities alike on campus.
Descriptors: Gender Issues, Sanitary Facilities, LGBTQ People, Diversity, College Environment, Educational Facilities Design, School Buildings, Inclusion, Foreign Countries, Signs
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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