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 is a good solution for parents with children, as well as transgender individuals.

Unisex toilet symbol

The figures shown 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 on the pictogram help identify a toilet accessible to both genders.

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 anyone using the toilet,
- it allows for saving space to use for other purposes.

Neutral toilet disadvantages:
- may contribute to longer waiting times to use the toilet,
- increased intensity reduces control over maintaining proper hygiene,
- may be a cause of sexual assault.

Unisex toilets in schools and workplaces - 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 toilet at work

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 maintenance supplies.

• Unisex toilets in schools

Introducing unisex toilets has its strengths and weaknesses. The elimination of gender-based bathroom divisions aims to promote equality among students. Although gender-neutral toilets may seem like a very good solution based on reports from foreign schools where they have been implemented, there are concerns.

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 not use the toilet all day.

Car: Katarzyna Szumska