Tag: dress code
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A Dad’s Take on the Dress Code Dilemma: Covering Up a Five-Year-Old’s Shoulders
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that school dress codes often lean toward the sexist side. A quick glance at any school’s dress code will typically reveal extensive guidelines for girls and only a brief mention of what’s deemed acceptable for boys. But is it really necessary to cover the shoulders of a five-year-old who…
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Dress Code Critiques: The Unnecessary Focus on Graduating Senior Girls’ Attire
Get Pregnant Fast Another week, another instance of a dress code that serves to shame and objectify young women. It’s disheartening to see how such policies undermine the confidence of our youth. Recently, Biglerville High School in Pennsylvania issued a dress code for their end-of-year awards ceremony that raised eyebrows across the board. The guidelines…
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It’s Time to Abolish Dress Codes for Girls
Get Pregnant Fast Once again, we find ourselves discussing the topic of dress codes, particularly those targeting girls. Recently, a high school in Connecticut decided to enforce a requirement that girls must get their prom dresses pre-approved—a rule announced just a week before the big event. This last-minute decision leaves many students and their families…