Restroom Reflections

It is not currently socially acceptable for a man to be in a the women's bathroom/locker room. The women, likewise, is not welcome in the men's room.

A simplified reason for this may be because the women's body is different than the man's. It is likely argued that they are not welcome because the woman's body is the object of sexual fixation for many men. The man is not welcome in the restrooms or locker rooms to prevent any...awkward situations. Any old guy may stare (in varying amounts) at the disrobed body of a woman. It doesn't mean he is a pervert. Instinct. Advertising thrives on the exposed human body. Frankly, it just catches our eye. A woman with a beer held close to her cleavage is a successful ad. Likewise, a woman disrobing on the side of the road would stop traffic. Obviously, some stare longer than others.

Separate restrooms/locker rooms attempt to remedy the socially unacceptable situation of a person being viewed by another in a sexual way without that person reciprocating.

Many women would likely stare (in varying amounts) at a man's naked body if they shared a locker room. While they are not identical to their male counterparts, the same general arguments could apply.

Homosexuals also may stare (in varying amounts) at the bodies of disrobed individuals in their view...just like their heterosexual counterparts. It doesn't mean they are necessarily perverts either. Instinct. The difference would be that they may be actually sharing a restroom and locker room with the gender that they are sexually attracted too.