Physical gender segregation

Date and country of first publication

2017
United States

Definition

Physical gender segregation is the practice of separating individuals based on their gender, often in public spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, or sports teams. This practice is often used to uphold traditional gender norms and ensure privacy and safety for individuals. However, it can also perpetuate harmful stereotypes and discrimination based on gender.

Notes

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Further reading

Wheeler K.R. (2017) "The ethics of conducting virtual ethnography on visual platforms", Fieldwork in Religion, 12(2), pp. 163-178. Equinox Publishing Ltd. DOI: 10.1558/firn.35666