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Why are there no doors in rural toilets in Nantong?

There are two main reasons why rural toilets in Nantong have no doors:

1. economic factors: in rural areas, many families do not choose to build closed toilets because of the small family population and relatively low frequency of toilet use. In addition, closed toilets need to be equipped with doors, windows and other facilities, and the cost is high, while open toilets are more economical and practical.

2. Usage habits: The lifestyle in rural areas is different from that in cities. Many people are used to going to the toilet outdoors, and this habit has been deeply rooted. Even if there are closed toilets, they may prefer to use open toilets.

Generally speaking, this phenomenon is related to local economic development, population size and living habits. With the development of rural economy and the improvement of living standards, some families began to build closed toilets, but open toilets are still widely used in rural areas.