Question

The failure of efforts to install gender-neutral bathrooms in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University is an illustration that indicates:

A. the importance of winning support from transgender faculty staff members
B. that gender-neutral bathrooms aren't a feasible option
C. that changing institutions requires widespread support and compliance
D. the impact of discriminatory behavior by the building commissioner

Answer 1

The failure to install gender-neutral bathrooms at NYU indicates the need for widespread support and understanding of transgender rights, not the infeasibility of such bathrooms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The failure of efforts to install gender-neutral bathrooms in NYU's Department of Social and Cultural Analysis highlights the complexities of institutional change and the resistance that can be encountered. It suggests that, rather than indicating gender-neutral bathrooms as an unfeasible option, broad-based support—including institutional compliance, support from transgender faculty, and a non-discriminatory approach by authorities—is essential to successfully implementing such initiatives. The example of California's legislation protecting restroom choice based on self-identified gender shows a contrasting climate that is more conducive to recognizing transgender rights and the differences in acceptance of gender complexities across different states and institutions.