Posted on May 17, 2017
High School Students Protest ‘Sexist’ Dress Code
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Dress codes… While I agree they have a place why is it they only seem to effect the females? More to the point why is the logic always “You’re a distraction to the boys” If boy cannot function with the most minor of distraction of a girl in shorts sitting down in a classroom being educated, I pray they never drive a car near the beach.
This constant shamming of young women at Proms, or for wearing shorts, or dressing in comfortable clothes… what should they wear a burka so the males can concentrate? Really? That’s the crux of their logic the males are more important and the Girls should be submissive to the males needs. The comment in the article “Principal Lamb told KBZK that the lack of air conditioning in the school is only an issue for two months of the year.” So for two months the Girls must suffer? What about the boys I bet they get to wear shorts and tank tops.
“Lamb also told the news outlet that he is open to discussing the code with students. “I would appreciate if instead of a protest they would sit down with us about trying to make a change if they want a change to be made,” he said.”
It would seem the Student feels that any discourse on the subject will be met with the school standard response. “Do guys really think writing a letter will get us anywhere? No it won’t because they will end up [in the] trash where everything else a student does”
That statement there tells me others have brought concerns to the school administration and are summarily ignored.
This constant shamming of young women at Proms, or for wearing shorts, or dressing in comfortable clothes… what should they wear a burka so the males can concentrate? Really? That’s the crux of their logic the males are more important and the Girls should be submissive to the males needs. The comment in the article “Principal Lamb told KBZK that the lack of air conditioning in the school is only an issue for two months of the year.” So for two months the Girls must suffer? What about the boys I bet they get to wear shorts and tank tops.
“Lamb also told the news outlet that he is open to discussing the code with students. “I would appreciate if instead of a protest they would sit down with us about trying to make a change if they want a change to be made,” he said.”
It would seem the Student feels that any discourse on the subject will be met with the school standard response. “Do guys really think writing a letter will get us anywhere? No it won’t because they will end up [in the] trash where everything else a student does”
That statement there tells me others have brought concerns to the school administration and are summarily ignored.
High School Students Protest ‘Sexist’ Dress Code
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It's not just the gals who get discriminated against. My brother and I went to a private school in NY. Just before prom, my brother dyed the tips of his spiked hair to match his date's prom dress. He was not allowed to attend the Honors Award Ceremony, where he would have been awarded honors for European History. His name was also omitted from the program. When my mom found out about this, she called the school and threatened to first pull all our family's monetary support (the family foundation donated a very substantial amount of money to the school each year) from the school, and then sue the school for discrimination. Her terms were these: my brother's accomplishment would be made public throughout the school, and the programs would be re-printed to include my brother's name and accomplishment, and made available to anyone in the school. She won.
Two years later, I had the tips of my (then) spiked hair frosted. Upon arriving at school, I was told by the principal that I would need to cut the coloring off my hair because it was in violation of the dress code that stated "no artificial hair coloring" was allowed. I brought up the fact that a previous very unscientific poll I and a friend conducted found that over 80% of the blonde girls in the Upper School (9th to 12th grade) were not in fact "real" blondes. He didn't care. He told me that I would be suspended if I did not comply. I told him that I would cut it when it grew out. He hauled me into his office where he called my mom (the frosting idea was hers, as was the fee to have it done). I tried to stifle my laughter as I listened (from across the room) to my mom shout obscenities at the principal. I was given one week to comply with the dress code. One week later, I was sitting in class when the principal came in and asked what my decision was. I told him it hadn't changed. I was pulled out of school and told that I was now suspended until I complied. So I got my things and went home.... for three weeks. During that time I considered dropping out and enrolling at the public high school nearby, but mom wouldn't have that. By that time, my hair had indeed grown out and I had cut it. The school claimed victory, but taking the suspension made me a sort of rockstar amongst my small circle of friends for "sticking it to The Man." Word of my mom's tirade at the principal had also made its rounds too, making him look even doofier than he already had.
Two years later, I had the tips of my (then) spiked hair frosted. Upon arriving at school, I was told by the principal that I would need to cut the coloring off my hair because it was in violation of the dress code that stated "no artificial hair coloring" was allowed. I brought up the fact that a previous very unscientific poll I and a friend conducted found that over 80% of the blonde girls in the Upper School (9th to 12th grade) were not in fact "real" blondes. He didn't care. He told me that I would be suspended if I did not comply. I told him that I would cut it when it grew out. He hauled me into his office where he called my mom (the frosting idea was hers, as was the fee to have it done). I tried to stifle my laughter as I listened (from across the room) to my mom shout obscenities at the principal. I was given one week to comply with the dress code. One week later, I was sitting in class when the principal came in and asked what my decision was. I told him it hadn't changed. I was pulled out of school and told that I was now suspended until I complied. So I got my things and went home.... for three weeks. During that time I considered dropping out and enrolling at the public high school nearby, but mom wouldn't have that. By that time, my hair had indeed grown out and I had cut it. The school claimed victory, but taking the suspension made me a sort of rockstar amongst my small circle of friends for "sticking it to The Man." Word of my mom's tirade at the principal had also made its rounds too, making him look even doofier than he already had.
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I think dress codes mostly effect females because most guys don't wear stuff that leaves little to no imagination when it comes to private parts. Let's get rid of dress codes and be free. I have been looking for an excuse to show off my new shorts.
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