Only 20 per cent of you agree with gender neutral toilets

For the majority of us, knowing which toilet to go to isn’t a big deal and for the most part never will be. But it’s not as simple for others.

The university is currently in discussion about the possibility of unisex toilets, aiming to accommodate transgender students who struggle on a daily basis to chose which gender assigned toilet they are suited to.

But when asked about this issue only 12 out of 60 students agreed that it is a good idea, with the 48 others either disagreeing completely or squirming uncomfortably at the thought of having to share their loos with the opposite sex.

Connor Bromley, a History student, said: “I think it’s ridiculous to make toilets unisex because of a few people being transgender, the only result will be more people complaining.

“I think the university should offer free notepads for students, but just because I want it doesn’t mean that I should get it at the expense of others. It is a stupid idea that sets up a bad precedent for university policies.”

Whilst Kevin, a creative writing student said: “That’ll do wonders for perverts.”

And it’s not just the boys that aren’t supportive of this idea.

Joanne Harker, a language student also felt very passionate about the topic:

“I’m strongly against the idea. A man’s bathroom is a man’s bathroom and a woman’s is a woman’s.

“I would not appreciate walking into the toilets and a man being in there, things like this should be kept seperate and private.

“Although I am aware that it must be hard, I think that if you’re a transgender then you have to understand that things like this are not going to be easy, and appreciate the feelings of others.”

And Maths student Rebecca said: “The negative effect on the majority simply isn’t worth the positive effect on the minority.”

However, Language student Hayley Waters could be convinced:

“I’m not sure. I think I’d say no, but thats only because men use urinals which are quite exposing. Instead of changing the existing toilets, perhaps a new set could be installed that are unisex.”

An English student who considers herself to be transgender but would not like to be named said:

“I definitely think gender neutral toilets are a good idea. The more inclusive the university aspires to be, the more people will like it. I would definitely support, appreciate and take full use of that facility.”