Some
of the most recent debates, regarding women’s rights, have been high school
dress code. As I reflect on my time in
high school (only 3 years ago), I can recall many dress code debates. Most were only amongst my peers, but
occasionally someone would refuse to correct whichever rule they were
violating.
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The dress code at my high school was relatively standard:
dresses/shorts/skirts must reach 2 inches above the knee, sleeves must be at
least 3 inches in width, etc.
Discrepancies were rarely seen during the winter
months. Summer, the season of sundresses
and shorts, is when the conflict began. Young women often felt as though the
dress code was designed towards the restriction of their wardrobe. Aside from prohibiting inappropriate
paraphernalia, boys rarely had issues with the dress code.
Personally, I didn’t have a problem with the dress
code. I really believe that more schools
should consider uniforms. That single
commonality among students can alleviate a great deal of social issues. I have always seen the dress code as a rare
standard that keeps students aware of the privilege of education.
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