2.
The Bathroom Problem is a complication faced by
individuals that cannot “pass” for either male or
female with conviction, when perceived by strangers
in public spaces. The aforementioned individuals do
not have a space in many cases, in which they can
take care of their bodily functions with peace of
mind when in public areas. In a binary bathroom
system, where can an individual that does not
undeniably pass for male or female relieve
themselves with peace of mind and comfort?
What is The Bathroom Problem?
3.
Choose your consequence
In a matter of 6 words, this
photo does a good job
suggesting the likely
consequences faced by
individuals affected by
gender dysphoria - that use
public restrooms. Either get
yelled at by women, or get
beat up by men. Anyone that
fails to “pass” is likely to
experience discrimination by
others. However,
discrimination is not limited
to individuals affected by
gender dysphoria.
7.
Gender Binary –
Cultural/Societal Construction
Gender and sex are
complex subjects, that is
for certain. What will the
future look like in regard
to gender and sex?
I identify myself as a
man, that expresses
himself in a androgynous
manner, I was born and
remain male, and my
sexual orientation is
heterosexual. How do
you see yourself?
8.
How many bathroom categories
ought to exist?
Is three a safe number?
Two is definitely NOT
cutting it. Perhaps this
is the answer
I believe there should
be three bathroom
categories, male,
female, and gender-
neutral.
9.
Grant High's transgender students
get unisex bathroom option
Scott Morrison, 17, a
transgendered student at
Grant High School, would
refrain from drinking
water during his school
day because using the
bathroom was so
stressful. He says the
conversion of six
bathrooms at the
Northeast Portland school
is a "godsend.“ Thomas
Boyd/The Oregonian
10.
Born this way
https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=wV1Frq
wZyKw 5:19 – 5:50
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're black, white, beige, chola
descent
You're Lebanese, you're orient
Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied, or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'cause baby you were born this way
No matter gay, straight, or bi,
Lesbian, transgendered life,
I'm on the right track baby,
I was born to survive.
No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made,
I'm on the right track baby,
I was born to be brave.
~ Lady Gaga’s Born This Way
11.
Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Become The Law
http://www.nbcphilad
elphia.com/news/local
/LGBT-Gender-
Neutral-Restrooms-
206932591.html
Legislation signed into
action by Philadelphia
Mayor Michael Nutter
requires new or
renovated city-owned
buildings to include
gender-neutral
bathrooms aside from
traditional men’s and
women’s bathrooms.
13.
Trading Places
Trading Places starring Dan Aykroyd and
Eddie Murphy is an interesting film that
deals with the nature v. nurture argument.
What makes us male, female, or none of
the above? Is it our decision at the end of
the day? According to one of my friends,
she knew someone that grew up in a
traditional/conservative household, yet his
sexual orientation was homosexual. Some
people argue that, “they are born this way”
which implies sexual orientation is
influenced by genes. Clearly environment
did not prevail in the case of my friend’s
friend, and many people do not support
the “born this way” argument. In fact,
some people take offense to that manner of
thinking, as if there is something wrong
with being homosexual or bisexual. Choice
in terms of sexual orientation comes down
to gender identity and how we feel/think
about ourselves. I feel like a man, thus I am
one.
17.
We’re Not Gonna Take It
https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=4xmck
WVPRaI 0:55 – 1:52
OH WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT
NO, WE AIN'T GONNA TAKE IT
OH WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT
ANYMORE
WE'VE GOT THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
AND
THERE AIN'T NO WAY WE'LL LOSE IT
THIS IS OUR LIFE, THIS IS OUR SONG
WE'LL FIGHT THE POWERS THAT BE
JUST
DON'T PICK OUR DESTINY 'CAUSE
YOU DON'T KNOW US, YOU DON'T
BELONG
OH WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT
NO, WE AIN'T GONNA TAKE IT
OH WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT
ANYMORE
