Unisex toilet - what is it, what is its symbol, and is it a good solution for school and work?

Unisex toilets are gender-neutral bathrooms created in public places, as well as in workplaces and schools, mainly abroad, allowing anyone to use the toilet regardless of their gender.

Unisex toilets are gender-neutral bathrooms created in public places, as well as in workplaces and schools, mainly abroad, allowing anyone to use the toilet regardless of gender.

What does unisex toilet mean?

Unisex toilet, also known as "gender neutral restroom" in Brazilian, Australian, Berlin and London countries, is a public bathroom that provides a good solution for parents with children, as well as transgender individuals.

Unisex toilet symbol

The figures depicted on the pictogram indicate who can use the toilet. Some symbols also have information indicating the type of toilet in text form. The words unisex and gender neutral restroom help identify a toilet accessible to both genders.

See also: Turkish toilets, health squat toilet

Advantages and disadvantages of neutral toilets

The advantages of unisex bathrooms include:
- it is an excellent solution for transgender individuals,
- it gives a sense of equality to every person using the toilet,
- it allows for saving space for separate bathroom areas.

The disadvantages of neutral toilets:
- it may contribute to longer waiting times to use the toilet,
- increased traffic reduces control over maintaining proper hygiene,
- it can be a cause of sexual assault.

How to ensure proper hygiene in the toilet?

Gender-neutral toilets should be well-equipped and a high level of hygiene should be maintained. Good ways to maintain cleanliness include:

- touchless faucets for sinks,

   
- toilet seat covers,

- hand dryer

- toilet paper dispenser

- automatic soap dispensers.

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Unisex Toilets in Schools and the Workplace - Are They a Good Solution?

Neutral bathrooms created in school and work spaces have their supporters and opponents. Where does this come from and what controversies does the unisex toilet raise?

• Unisex Toilets in the Workplace

We spend a lot of time at work, so we want to feel comfortable there. Companies that prioritize gender equality and universality create bathrooms accessible to everyone. However, it is important to remember that in order to maintain proper hygiene in the toilet, the space must be equipped with appropriate facilities and consumables.

• Unisex toilets in schools

Introducing Unisex toilets has its strengths and weaknesses. Eliminating the division of bathrooms by gender aims to promote equality among students. Although gender-neutral toilets may seem like a very good solution, reports from foreign schools where they have been implemented are concerning.

Female students in particular have a reluctance to use these bathrooms. The low level of hygiene and lack of comfort in the bathroom space causes some students to avoid using the toilet all day.

Author: Katarzyna Szumska