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| '''Potty parity''' is the nickname of a law aimed at remedying the age old problem of long lines at the ladies' restrooms of public places such as theaters, stadiums, and gigs. Women generally spend twice as much time in the restroom as men (), with an average of 89 seconds for women, and 39 seconds for men<ref>New Scientist, 29 July 2000. Issue 2249, Page 40.</ref>. Current laws in the United Kingdom require a 1-1 ratio of male and female restroom space in public buildings<ref>New Scientist, 19 August 2000. Issue 2252, Page 52</ref>. Proponents of the potty parity law would like to see the ratio adjusted to two female restroom facilities for every male facility. | '''Potty parity''' is the nickname of a law aimed at remedying the age old problem of long lines at the ladies' restrooms of public places such as theaters, stadiums, and gigs. Women generally spend twice as much time in the restroom as men (), with an average of 89 seconds for women, and 39 seconds for men<ref>New Scientist, 29 July 2000. Issue 2249, Page 40.</ref>. Current laws in the United Kingdom require a 1-1 ratio of male and female restroom space in public buildings<ref>New Scientist, 19 August 2000. Issue 2252, Page 52</ref>. Proponents of the potty parity law would like to see the ratio adjusted to two female restroom facilities for every male facility. | ||
| The problem with many 'Potty parity' laws is that they require an equal amount for female facilities however, they make no provision for female facilities in excess of male facilities. Many public spaces are now forced to add more male facilities to make an equal number to the female which only penalizes those designs which are intentionally providing extra female facilities. | |||
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Potty parity is the nickname of a law aimed at remedying the age old problem of long lines at the ladies' restrooms of public places such as theaters, stadiums, and gigs. Women generally spend twice as much time in the restroom as men (), with an average of 89 seconds for women, and 39 seconds for men. Current laws in the United Kingdom require a 1-1 ratio of male and female restroom space in public buildings. Proponents of the potty parity law would like to see the ratio adjusted to two female restroom facilities for every male facility.
The problem with many 'Potty parity' laws is that they require an equal amount for female facilities however, they make no provision for female facilities in excess of male facilities. Many public spaces are now forced to add more male facilities to make an equal number to the female which only penalizes those designs which are intentionally providing extra female facilities.
- New Scientist, 29 July 2000. Issue 2249, Page 40.
- New Scientist, 19 August 2000. Issue 2252, Page 52
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