Scottish schoolgirls ‘boycott gender-neutral toilets’

The introduction of gender-neutral toilets in Scottish schools hasn’t panned out as activists hoped, with girls in one school reportedly refusing to use the facilities due to misbehaviour and vandalism by boys.

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Girls and their privacy matters 2 year ago

Wow, who would have thought it - immature boys being immature about things like periods, and girls just being expected to take bullying and male humiliation on the chin. NO! Girls are not just boys who have to sit down to pee. We have important physical and behavioural differences which means we have different needs to boys and men. There is a reason why we say "peeping Tom" and not "peeping Jane". We deserve our own facilities for our safety, dignity and privacy in situations where we are vulnerable or in a state of undress. NOT because we fancy a chat, like some other commenter said here -- if a female stranger tried 'having a chat' with me in the loo, I would find it odd - if a bloke in a dress started to do it, I would find it unsettling if not terrifying. If you were born male, you will forever be thus and I implore you to have respect for the sex class you try to imitate and use male or unisex facilities. Not ours!

Tenko 2 year ago

Schools have to provide single sex toilets for children over the age of 8, its the law. Schools that don't tackle bullying and male violence are also breaking the law. These schools are failing boys by setting them up for a lifetime of entitled behaviour (as you can see from the other comment) at a time when they need to learn boundaries. They are also teaching girls that their safety and boundaries are not a priority.

Susan Lea 2 year ago

My comment relates to environments outside of school but is should be relevant as the introduction of gender neutral toilets is an issue through all stages of life. I am transgender (M2F) and do not like the introduction of gender neutral toilets. Unfortunately, too many males lack the ability to keep the toilets clean - yes, they urinate over seats even when there are separate urinals for them. Also, I have found that 'older' males are particularly aggressive towards transgender girls or feel they can be 'very forward' with us. I only feel safe when I am using the ladies toilets. The female toilets are a place for chatting and are very friendly. Male toilets seem to be a place where there is territorial markings taking place with the associated aggression. Males need to be kept in separate toilets - sorry, guys.

Fae R 2 year ago

You are male. You shouldn't be there either. Use a gender neutral one if other males are treating you poorly, or better yet, campaign for them to be more accepting of people like you. Women aren't human shields for you to hide behind, and women aren't obligated to sacrifice their boundaries for your comfort. I guarentee you that the women who've seen you in the restroom are on edge.

A. Female 2 year ago

"A place for chatting and are very friendly." No. They are a place where I urinate, defecate, change my tampon, and wash my hands. I have literally never, in 41 years as a female human being, had a friendly chat with a stranger in a toilet. Leave women alone. Find another place to prop up your narcissistic delusion.

K.Topper 2 year ago

How do you describe yourself as a transgender "girl". Why do trans people insist on perpetuating stereotypes of gender? What the hell is wrong with government allowing males in our spaces. You belong with the men who pee on the seat. Thinking that women use toilets for social affairs is so stupid I can hardly believe I just read that. You are right about one thing, "males need to be kept in separate toilets" and that includes you.

Una Owen 2 year ago

You are a male. You shouldn’t be using female toilets, making women and girls uncomfortable in their own spaces. Why are your feelings more important than female safety, privacy and dignity? What you are doing is disrespectful and a violation of boundaries.

Sarah 2 year ago

“Males need to be kept in separate toilets” I agree, back to the gents for you then sir.
I’ve heard enough stories of men attacking and assaulting womens in the ladies, I’ve had enough of you peeing all over the seats and the floor, I don’t want to talk to you, no you can’t have a tampon, stop ferreting through the sanitary bins for used pads and tampons, the toilets arnt the recreational hang out space they’re for peeing, pooping, dealing with your period, washing your hands and leaving.
PS: your not a girl. Trans obsession with girlhood is really starting to get creepy. Why are you so obsessed with children?

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Scottish schoolgirls ‘boycott gender-neutral toilets’

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