From the San Francisco Chronicle:
UC Davis officials are responding to backlash from right-wing groups and concerned students after announcing plans to overhaul its locker room facilities, replacing traditional men’s and women’s sections with all-gender “universal” spaces. The $5 million renovation, announced last month and slated for completion in September, has sparked considerable opposition from conservative activist groups and some students. The university cited student feedback as the motivation for the change, initially stating, “All campus recreation members can use our universal locker rooms, regardless of who they are or how they identify. These spaces are inclusive of members with disabilities and all gender identities.”
...Despite the criticisms, UC Davis maintains that privacy is a top priority. Bill Kisliuk, a spokesperson for the university, emphasized that the new locker rooms will offer fully enclosed spaces for changing, showering and using restrooms.
...However, some critics argue that the plan may not be sufficient for the high traffic expected at the recreation center.
One Reddit user questioned, “Did the college ask its female students how they feel about universal bathrooms or locker rooms?” ...Safety concerns have also been raised, with one Reddit user asking, “What happens when a man or other slips into this ‘private’ room, and now has phyical (sic) cover (a private room) to sexually assault a woman / other?” ...
Full story at https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/uc-davis-all-gender-locker-rooms-20204892.php.
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