Tag: sexism in schools
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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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High School Enforces Dress Code, Citing Male Teachers’ Distraction
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident that highlights the ongoing issues with high school dress codes, a school in the UK has taken a controversial step by sending home several female students for wearing tight trousers. Yes, you read that right. This week, Principal Sarah Thompson at Brookfield High School in Staffordshire deemed the…
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15-Year-Old Stands Up to School’s Outdated Sexist Assembly
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful display of courage and conviction, 15-year-old Mia Henderson from Australia delivered a compelling speech to her peers after attending a school assembly that addressed the length of girls’ skirts. Her bold response to the assembly’s sexist messaging resonated with many, earning her widespread admiration. During the assembly, school officials…
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Schoolgirls Advised to Lengthen Skirts to Prevent Distraction for Male Staff
Get Pregnant Fast A principal at a high school in New Zealand is facing backlash after instructing female students to lengthen their skirts to knee level in order to reduce distractions for male teachers and students. At a recent meeting, around 40 girls from Henderson High School in Auckland were told by Deputy Principal Sarah…