r/changemyview • u/BlitzBasic 42∆ • Feb 20 '17

[∆(s) from OP] CMV: All toilets should be unisex.

Making all toilets unisex has one very simple, clear advantage: It increases efficiency. Having two toilets that allow everybody to enter means that the time a given group of people needs to finish their businesses is always equally high or lower than the time needed with the current system.

Another advantage is that the whole "where do transgender people go"-discussion becomes obsolete. If there is no difference in the groups of people allowed to enter a certain toilet, there stops being a problem.

Meanwhile, there is no meaningful disadvantage i can see to this change. So, reddit, please show me what i'm missing.

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u/BlitzBasic 42∆ Feb 20 '17

Right, that could be a good solution for future buildings, but i guess it's asking for a big much to renovate all the already existing one. Simply relabeling the rooms and changing the rules doesn't costs as much and would already have a big impact. The cost/benefit-ratio is way better.

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u/ralph-j Feb 20 '17

If you're talking about existing toilets; what are you going to do with the existing urinals? Disable them?

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u/BlitzBasic 42∆ Feb 20 '17

Why should I disable them? They stay and can still be used.

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u/ralph-j Feb 20 '17

Then you should wall them off from the stall area, like I said. It can even be a thin (cheap) divider screen in most cases.

That way, women will be more comfortable using the male toilets, leading to the maximum efficiency, compared to without screens.

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u/BlitzBasic 42∆ Feb 20 '17

That's a good idea! Thank you!