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Carmen Hall: Detail in the design when it comes to gender neutral bathrooms
16 Feb, 2021 08:00 PM
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All-gender bathrooms are becoming popular at some Bay schools. Photo / Getty Images
OPINION
More Bay of Plenty schools are opting to install gender-neutral bathrooms as they modernise toilet blocks and make them friendlier for the rainbow community. The schools feel it is important to create a space for all their students to feel valued, included, safe and respected.
But the idea has been met with some backlash from parents who believe it may actually create safety issues especially when you have teenagers co-using the facilities.