Vol. 53 No. 1 (2023)
Articles

Reimagined and redesigned: Recommendations for gender-neutral washrooms and changerooms on campus

Markus Harwood-Jones
Queen's University
Lee Airton
Queen's University
Bio
Kel Martin
Queen's University
Bio

Published 2023-09-06

Keywords

  • education,
  • post-secondary,
  • Ontario,
  • trans studies,
  • architecture,
  • universal design
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How to Cite

Harwood-Jones, M., Airton, L., & Martin, K. (2023). Reimagined and redesigned: Recommendations for gender-neutral washrooms and changerooms on campus. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 53(1), 62–79. Retrieved from https://journals.sfu.ca/cjhe/index.php/cjhe/article/view/189703

Abstract

Gendered washrooms and changerooms are sites of tension for many transgender and/or gender non-conforming users. However, these are not the only groups impacted by the exclusive provision of gendered spaces. As gender-neutral facilities become increasingly standardized across multiple sectors, we consider how the rising trend of universal design can be realistically adapted withinpost-secondary institutions. This article proposes the  concept of inclusive design and provides specific recommendations to improve user experience in gendered and gender-neutral facilities alike on campus.

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