Binary gender segregation

Date and country of first publication

2011
Canada

Definition

Binary gender segregation refers to the division of individuals into distinct and separate groups based on their assigned binary gender (male or female). It involves creating separate spaces, such as bathrooms, locker rooms, or sports teams, for individuals of different genders. This practice is often based on societal norms and expectations regarding gender, which often exclude and marginalize individuals who do not fit neatly into the binary categories of male or female. Critics argue that binary gender segregation can reinforce gender stereotypes and limit opportunities for individuals who fall outside the traditional gender binary.

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Binary gender segregation appears in the following literature

Faktor A. (2011). Accessand exclusion: Public toilets as sites of insecurity for gender and sexual minorities in North America. Journal of Human Security, 7(3), 10-22. https://doi.org/10.3316/JHS0703010