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In reply to the discussion: So how are we supposed to "gender check" individuals to make sure they use the right facilities? [View all]Jester Messiah
(4,711 posts)37. One might spin that as man-splaining to her why her fears are dumb.
Now I'm not saying that's the case; sound reasoning and logic trump everything in my view, but it's not up to me. If you want to change the status quo, you have to sell it, and make sure that people's concerns are addressed.
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So how are we supposed to "gender check" individuals to make sure they use the right facilities? [View all]
Humanist_Activist
Sep 2015
OP
The airports already have the machines, I'm sure huge discount if bought in bulk
snooper2
Sep 2015
#1
We need papers. Only the "correct" type of heterosexual or melanin individuals can go in.
randys1
Sep 2015
#4
Again, those who look androgenous but are cisgender have these problems too.
Humanist_Activist
Sep 2015
#12
Well, according to some posters here, something needs to be done, apparently...
Humanist_Activist
Sep 2015
#16
Same here, the problem is when you have people that, superfically, are non-gender conforming...
Humanist_Activist
Sep 2015
#22
Check papers and the insignia on their clothing. Make them strip, do a full body check. Ask several
uppityperson
Sep 2015
#13
Pretty sure a few on DU would volunteer to check. In the same of safety, y'know.
Brickbat
Sep 2015
#17
The only thing equitable and fair would be panic buttons installed in all bathrooms, but that...
Humanist_Activist
Sep 2015
#26
By educating the woman on actual risk factors? Irrational fears should not be a basis for setting...
Humanist_Activist
Sep 2015
#35
As with a multitude of events for which authorities are notified, one supposes a complaint would
WinkyDink
Sep 2015
#29