Dress Code Discrimination

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Female Students of in High School Discriminated

Women are an object. Or atleast thats how the latest dress codes at school are making women out to seem. Many school now a days are going to extremes such as shorts covering your knees, or even no collar bones showing. There are many different opinions to whether or not the code could be sexist towards females. Multiple schools have experienced things such as student protest. But many argue that the dress code isn 't out of line, but could even use more rules.

I spoke to multiple individuals in school. A group of four by girls by the names of Laura, Kate, Emily, and Bridget from the library had common frustration with the shoulder showing problem. They came to the agreement that they feel
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She does agree that some of the rules are helpful in keep students on track of not dressing inappropriate. A common fear of many is without dress code some students may go too far. Another student from my class Jessica Disgiso.After speaking with the my teachers Ms. Frey agreed with most of the dress code. Although she did not agree that she does not feel enough teachers consistently follow or implement the code. Ms. Frey saying she 's “old school” stated that her idea to help avoid the dress code, would be that everyone should have a uniform, that make it be easy, and element the dress …show more content…
It is felt that dress code and or uniforms keep gangs from forming. Uniforms also give kids a form of obedience and discipline. Without having to worry about what you 're gonna wear helps kids against the peer pressure of designer clothing and separation of social classes. They would also help to show intruders in the school. Having a uniform makes you feel a part of something as if you are on a team. It would improve attendance. Even though many people feel uniforms don 't allow a student to freely express themselves, i feel that makes it easier for students to go to school. Today there are too many stereotypes, and judgemental

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