Wednesday, August 10, 2016
To Dress Code or not to Dress Code?
So as I was doing my homework, I thought of school, and when I thought of school I thought of dress codes, which is what I want to discuss. Dress codes are known to be sometimes strict and sexist at times. Some people believe dress codes are totally ridiculous and should be eliminated because they particularly target girls the most and prevent people from expressing themselves through the way they dress. Others believe there's nothing wrong with the dress code because it's just a way to ensure a better learning environment and that school is simply for education and not dressing the way anyone wants. In my opinion, dress code can be a bit odd at times or very ridiculous in various schools. For example one high school in Kentucky punished a girl for simply showing her collarbones! I mean I guess some dress code rules are ok but that was just too much. I've also heard how dress codes affect how girls see themselves due to the idea of dress codes being that they provide a distraction-free environment. Specifically, a distraction-free environment for the male gender. That seems a bit odd to me because I'm sure it's not really a girl's fault that a guy gets distracted by her. I think a girl shouldn't have to worry about that at school or anyone for that matter. To sum it up, I believe dress codes shouldn't be so severe that they become ridiculous. What is your guys' opinion? Do you believe dress codes are a good idea, a bad idea, or in between?
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I have always been in between with dress code. I normally dress modestly, so I'm usually in the clear. I agree with admin on the fact that girls shouldn't be showing a lot of skin(with crop tops or extremely short shorts. I don't like the whole "shoulder" issue, though.) One main thing that I don't agree with, however, is the hair color policy. I don't think the reasoning that it is "distracting" is enough of an excuse. Many people have said it before, and I'll say it again: Never have I once found an unnatural hair color distracting. I will not be so mesmerized by a bright hair color to an extent that it distracts me from my academics. Something I would find distracting is a huge afro that blocks my view of the board, and there a quite a few kids in the school with afros. Regarding girls' dress code, since I know several are very upset about it, I think it us unfair how it is more enforced than the boys' dress code. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't "sagging" not allowed? I have seen so many guys "sagging" around Mayfair, but apparently the staff doesn't notice it. Why is admin more worried about covering shoulders than a guys behind?
ReplyDeleteThe bizarre fact that a girl in Kentucky got in trouble due to her collarbones showing is appalling, especially since the school is in a hot climate! Are girls really supposed to wear turtlenecks in such weather, or face school punishments if they don't? Schools shouldn't have such restricting dress codes, as to covering the females' collarbones. Although, I do agree that some shorts are too revealing to wear to school, because it isn't appropriate. It doesn't mean a girl's shoulders, or bright hair will distract someone into stopping whatever they're doing just to stare. Some schools look more into covering up than the actual education. At Mayfair, the people who get dress code are mainly girls. As Nina said, there's many guys who sag their pants and walk freely, without any staff or faculty telling them to pull up their pants or shorts. So why are girls the main targets of dress code?
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