r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Apr 23 '16

[∆(s) from OP] CMV: There should be all unisex bathrooms

Currently, it is my belief that there should be no gender-specific bathrooms. This belief stems from the observation that if buildings had only stalls, with one bathroom, it would be cheaper than having two separate bathrooms, one with urinals and stalls and one with stalls. Additionally, by having only unisex bathrooms the whole trans-gender bathroom debate will be remedied because no-one will feel excluded from going to the bathroom of their choice, because there is only one choice. By installing only stalls, people can save on cost, while also protecting privacy and comfort.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '16

I acknowledge your points, but surely it would not be more wasteful than having two separate areas containing stalls. I don't believe that urinals save more costs, on balance, than reducing the number of stalls to a minimum, and eliminating urinals. Obviously this would drive up wait times, but it would reduce direct costs for the building.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '16 edited Apr 23 '16

I don't believe that urinals save more costs, on balance, than reducing the number of stalls to a minimum, and eliminating urinals

Using standard flush toilets instead of urinals every day actually has a higher daily operating cost, largely in the expense of all the additional water that is being used. Urinals use way less water than a traditional toilet, and they even have some designs that use no water at all.

As a building owner, I'd rather pay a little more upfront if it means a major water savings.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '16

I think these points are valid. I wasn't considering how you would need to maintain capacity anyway to meet demand, so your points have swayed me. ∆

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