Target Steps Out in Front of Bathroom Choice Debate
By http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/28/business/target-steps-out-in-front-of-bathroom-choice-debate.html?_r=0- How should Target respond to the criticism and opposition faced by the new policy?
- To what extent should the presidential candidates be focusing on the issues of LGBT rights?
- How will the outcome of the responses to these new policies and laws affect future policies implemented by organizations and companies and the progression of LGBT rights?
In response to the first question: I don't believe that Target should respond to the negative feedback because of the new bathroom policy because it is doing more good than harm. This particular policy regarding LGBT rights allows those who were forced to use a certain restroom based on what gender they were assigned at birth instead of how identify themselves is a positive. Those who didn't feel comfortable using a certain restroom that they must use by law, can now feel safe in public restrooms.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sophia. I think Target should stick with their decision because it's not fair for transgenders to have to use a restroom with the opposite gender than the one they identify with if it makes them uncomfortable. People that worry about harmful people taking advantage of this policy should know that those kind of people won't care if there is a law or not. I believe this policy will better society rather than endanger it, so Target should definitely stick by it.
ReplyDeleteI feel that Target should not feel like there is a need to comment or respond to the opposition or criticism. The transgender community seems to be bigger now than it ever was before from Caitlin Jenner, to Laverne Cox. Transgender laws and rules regarding bathrooms are bound to be disguised and highly criticized. Targets decision of letting transgender males and females use bathrooms of their choice just seems like a step forward that many companies are not willing to take.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the positive responses to Target's choice to enforce this new policy will cause other companies to do the same. As it was mentioned, many other companies support LGBT rights, but I think they may be afraid to take the step that Target has made out of a fear of criticism and possibly a loss a business. I also agree that Target should definitely stand by their decision and not respond to criticism because something like this shouldn't be debated at all; it should just be a natural right.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Erin. Target has made a move towards making everyone in their community feel comfortable with their selves and should stick to it and be proud of their choice. Seeing a company that is big like Target supporting LGBT rights will most likely make other companies want to follow in their footsteps as well, since standing up for LGBT rights is something that is becoming more and more common. Instead of more and more companies criticizing Target's decision, I think they will begin to support it an do the same, as they are working to make their customers comfortable, which in turn will help the company prosper.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Erin. Target has made a move towards making everyone in their community feel comfortable with their selves and should stick to it and be proud of their choice. Seeing a company that is big like Target supporting LGBT rights will most likely make other companies want to follow in their footsteps as well, since standing up for LGBT rights is something that is becoming more and more common. Instead of more and more companies criticizing Target's decision, I think they will begin to support it an do the same, as they are working to make their customers comfortable, which in turn will help the company prosper.
ReplyDeleteTo answer question two, LGBTQ rights are very prominent in our society right now as it is becoming more and more accepted. On the other hand, I think we have more pressing and dangerous issues that our presidential candidates should be focusing on such as global warming, poverty, the economy, etc. LGBTQ rights are extremely important and I'm not saying they should be put on hold but I don't believe they need to be an upfront issue that the presidential candidates discuss.
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