Priorities
Gendered restroom signs often use stereotypical vocabulary to characterize women, as exemplified in this restroom sign depicting a woman applying lipstick while the male character arrives to relieve himself. Such signs imply that women primarily focus on makeup in public facilities, which is an unfair stereotype.
Both men and women use restrooms for various purposes, and these stereotypical signs can be insulting to both genders. Encouraging more neutral and inclusive signage is important to avoid perpetuating stereotypes.
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