If people can use the same bathroom as their female family members, then why can’t they use the same restroom as women and trans people? A lesbian woman was kicked out of a public women's bathroom. The reason was because she was dressed in men’s clothing. Trans People would also feel non discriminated when using the bathroom. A law passed in North Carolina said that people would have to use the bathroom of the gender they were born as. That means a trans women by law has to use the men’s bathroom and a trans man has to use the women's bathroom. A bathroom is a bathroom everyone should be able to use the same one with no problem. People are all the same, the only difference between us is our genitals.
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Recently, the issue of allowing transgender people access to public facilities according to the gender they identify with has caused much debate throughout the United States. The bathroom bill seeks to control access to public facilities of transgender individuals, based on the gender they were assigned at birth. In 2015, bills were passed stating entering a bathroom not assigned to a person at birth was a crime. Surrounded by misconception, the bill does “not legalize harassment, stalking, violence, or sexual assault.” Since the bill arose, there have not been a rise in violence or other incidents in the states protecting the transgender rights (Transgender Equality). The bill simply states if one is living as a woman, to use the women’s restroom,
All individuals are born with certain rights that are guaranteed to us a citizen of the United States and as human beings. These rights include the fact that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” (“Universal Declaration”). In the United States, we are also guaranteed the rights to not be discriminated against due to race, gender, age, sex, and sexual orientation, however, discrimination is all too common. Discriminatory laws and practices occur all over the United States daily and affect many minority groups. In recent months, North Carolina passed a new law, House Bill 2 or BH2, that requires individuals to use the bathroom of their biological sex, or what sex they were born. House Bill 2 violates the rights of thousands of individuals and has caused many social justice issues to come to light.
The changing norms of the generation has brought upon commotion between various states because of the presidents judgement. The transgender bathroom policy allows transgender students to use the bathroom they identify as and not by the sex on their birth certificate (Fox News, 2016). The transgender bathroom policy has both successes and failure to ensure safety for transgender students resulting to its change being for not only trans-gender. Gender neutral bathrooms allows safety for those who are not only transgender, but also a part of the LGBTQ community, etc. but it causes a conflict with gender segregation. Adding additional bathrooms to suite other gender preferences costs more money and not everyone is going to accept what they walk into the bathroom and see. The gender neutral bathroom policy should be taken off of hold and be put into action because everything is constantly changing and those who do not identify as the sex they were assigned at birth are at risk for harm.
Some in favor of transgender bathrooms claim that anyone can be anything they want. Although this is true, you can’t just eat someone because you think you are a lion, and the same goes with gender. Olipocket on debate.org argued, “If you have a penis, regardless of what you look like on the outside, then you need to use the men's room. If you have a vagina, regardless of what you look like on the outside, then you need to use the women's room.” This proves that no matter who you think you are, it can’t top who you really are. If you are really a man then you use the men’s bathroom. It’s that simple. Not only is this common sense, it also protects people’s privacy. Women don’t want men looking at them in the bathroom. So, in order to avoid complexity in the laws, if you have male parts, you go in the men’s and same with women. Next, Dann states, “The transgendered person however is NOT a woman, and unfortunately never will be. They have created their own artificial gender - Transgender. They still possess an Adam's apple. They still possess other immutable male qualities too. Although they may see themselves as women, the rest of the world and, most importantly, those who they will be allowed to share that most private of places, the bathroom, with, won’t see them as such.” Even transgender women are artificial. They aren’t real. Even if they have a fake vagina,
Why should a grown man be allowed to use the same restroom as a little girl? Well, the answer to that is, simply, there is no evidence that suggests any kind of negative effects on cis-gendered people by allowing transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice. Recently, the store Target has announced that they will allow transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice. While many have supported this, a petition has arisen to boycott Target because of their decision. This petition has gained over one million signatures. Many of those who support it argue that a grown adult male should not be allowed to share a restroom with their daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers. Why? Because it makes the women uncomfortable? Just like it
Gender equality is a pressing issue in the United States. The definition of gender, and the rights that accompany them, is constantly being updated and adjusted. The LBGT community is fighting for equality after being repressed for many years. Because of this sudden movement, social issues are sparking outrage and debate on whether a certain law or right for LBGT people is to be initiated. In many instances, these issues dominate the media, and cause for chaos on both sides of the spectrum. The bathroom controversy exemplifies this. The LBGT community argues that anyone should be able to use whichever bathroom that matches with their identified gender. Members of the LBGT community should not be able to use whatever bathroom they please.
Women and women’s rights have come a long way in terms of equality .Over the past century women have been granted the right to vote , to divorce , to own bank accounts , join the army , stand in election and the right to work , all of which should be natural rights (allwomenstalk, Alison Bryant). Despite theses substantial advances for equality , even in 2016 there is still inequality for women in the labor market. According to Catherine Hill , in the U.S. women working a full time job were paid 79 % of what men were paid. If this hasn't cast doubt on the realities of inequality in the labor market just think ‘Why does it exist?’. How does it affect women in general ,transgender women, women of color, mothers?, Furthermore ‘How can we fix
This is a common belief that’s been bred into us as a culture but our growth has ruled this out as a because women who are not in a position of a helper are excelling just as well, if not better.
Trans people should be able to use the bathroom they identify with, not the one of the gender they were born with. Being able to use the bathroom they identify with will help keep self-confidence at a high level of importance. When you judge someone for using a certain object that is “gender specific”, you destroy his or her self-confidence. One could argue that with people using a different bathroom, sexual assault could go up. Sexual assault could be an issue but amongst Trans people, it is not as common as it is amongst the non-trans community. In conclusion, Tran’s people should be allowed to use the bathrooms they identify with as a way to improve self-confidence and improve moral support around the world.
While some cities and states prohibit gender-based discrimination, federal nondiscrimination laws do not cover sex or gender identity. A person using a restroom that does not agree with their gender can be arrested for trespassing, making it a formal form of social control as well. That is to
Society is stuck on a man looks and how much a man may have when that does not make a difference. Everybody have defects and ought not be looked downward on them. No race, sexual orientation, skin tone, and appearance make a man there is a more profound picture than only the outside that everybody ought to look for in a man. The transgender people are people and have the privilege to be acknowledged upon their looks. Letting transgender utilize the restroom as indicated by the sexual orientation they were conceived with demonstrate that there is no oppression a man appearance, that there is fairness, and keeps from
This law approved by the State of North Carolina clearly violates federal regulations which require for all individuals to have equal access to restrooms without sex-segregation. Individuals who identify as the opposite sex have the privilege to utilize restrooms of the opposite sex under Title VII of the federal government. A few days after the General Assembly approved this law members of the transgender community filed a federal lawsuit against the state. Days later the United States Department of Justice issued an ultimatum for the state to overturn the law or face federal action.
I agree with you in some areas, but, some I do not. No one should be discriminated against, yet, people should feel safe, especially in a place as private as a bathroom, even a transgender person. Even though everyone should be decent, we know everyone is not and I would not want the first reported case to involve my child. I have seen in many public places where there is a bathroom for women, men and unisex. Therefore, everyone have a place to do their business and feel safe without trying to see who is in the bathroom with them. I feel each state should have its own choice and the decision is not left up to the Federal government, because every state will feel different. I enjoyed reading your
“This is reality for us, and all we ask for is acceptance and validation for what we say that we are. It 's a basic human right” (Andreja Pejic, 2014). This is what transgender people strive for, basic human rights. Having the ability to use the bathroom of the gender that they identify with should be one of those rights. However, many people focus on the negatives rather than the benefits such a policy could bring. In turn many people’s first thoughts on this issue go straight to bathrooms becoming unsafe. Though, in reality, transgender people choosing the bathroom they identify with won 't affect the safety of other people. Not only that but, protesting this policy is equivalent to recessing into segregation.
One major question in today’s world is whether transgender people should be allowed to use the restroom in which they identify as in gender. In other words, if a man identifies as a female should she be allowed to use the women’s restroom. According to Lambda Legal “a transgender person should use the restroom that matches who they are saying that the medical community now recognizes that it is essential to the health and well-being of a transgender people for them to be able to live in accordance with their internal gender identity in all aspects of life and that restroom usage is necessary part of that experience (FAQ: Answers to Some Common Questions about Equal Access to Public Restrooms. 2017).” But one might question the safety of allowing transgender people to do so. For example, a woman may not feel safe if a transgender that was born male but is identifying as a female is using the same restroom as them. “Some supporters of these laws have focused on the fear that male stalkers will claim to be transgender women in order to victimize girls and women in restrooms. Others have expressed vitriol and revulsion towards transgender people, describing them as “sexual predators”, voyeurs”, and “pedophiles”. Although transgender people have been characterized as dangerous, it is transgender people who have generally been the victims of verbal harassment and physical assaults when trying to use public bathrooms (Schuster, Reisner, Onorato, 2016).”