Why a safe place to pee is a matter of human rights
In short: Public restrooms can be sites of intense anxiety and harassment for those outside the gender binary. Ivan Coyote explores why creating inclusive, gender-neutral spaces is a fundamental necessity for safety and dignity.
In this talk, poet Ivan Coyote addresses the personal and systemic challenges trans people face in public infrastructure. Because many restrooms are designed around a strict gender binary, they often become locations where non-binary individuals are most vulnerable to questioning or harassment.
Coyote argues that access to a safe space is a basic human need, similar to food or shelter. By advocating for gender-neutral bathrooms in all public places, he highlights the importance of designing environments that accommodate diverse identities and ensure everyone's safety.
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