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At the College of Saint Benedict we are told that women are equal to men. That women are just as important as men. However, in that same breath we are also told how to dress in the gym because we are women. We are not allowed to wear gym attire such as a Nike sports bra with a pair of shorts, without having a shirt. The CSB bookstore also sells sports bras and runner shorts for student athletes to wear in support of our school. Even during the allotted "girls only" time at the gym we are still not aloud to do this because our sexual figure may "offend" someone. As if we chose to be sexual in someone else's eyes. Bennies should have the choice to wear ANY gym attire as long as we are not naked completely and have on the appropriate shoes for the gym equipment. This petition is here to allow women the freedom to wear a sports bra and bottoms without being kicked out of an all women's college gym. This petition is here to stop shaming women for their bodies. We do not shame men for their gym attire. Let our traditions and teachings of womanhood reflect the rules that are enforced on the Bennie community.
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September 15, 2015
I really never thought this would turn into such a massive thing but here we are and it just keeps growing in ways that make my head spin. It feels like people are finally starting to see how ridiculous these gym rules are and that makes me want to scream with excitement because we deserve so much better than being told what to wear while we exercise.
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I completely agree that women should not be sexualized for the body type they were born with...... But I'm going to be devil's advocate and also ask a question that I honestly don't know the answer to. Are boys allowed to go shirtless in the gym? From where I see it, women's bodies should not be sexualized, but if we are simply looking for equal rights for the women and men at CSBSJU, then that should also be taken into consideration
Hey Lauren thank you for your comment. However, for that to be the reason seems a little unnecessary. There is going to be sweat regardless of shirt or not. Being hot in the gym because your wearing a shirt is one of the reason for the sweat! Eliminating the shirts can possibly eliminate the additional heat that it's causing which in return lessens the sweat. To me that's a very lazy alternative to keeping our gym cleans and healthy. People swear regardless.
I have no idea. I've asked several men and they have no idea either. But this is also a problem. Men don't have to question because it most likely is never brought up. Which means it may not a problem in their community. If it is a rule on SJU that men are supposed to wear shirts, I know for a fact it is not enforced. If you're in the gym and your wearing work-out attire what is the problem? I thank you for that question as these are the things we need to be asking ourselves and our community.
Working out isn't meant to be sexy, it's meant to promote health. It also results in being very warm and sweaty. Sports bras are no different than bikinis, it doesn't need to be such a big deal.
Women should not have to cover themselves becasue of men, especially if men are not around. It's time to get rid of this stigma where girl's should be ashamed of their bodies.
Everyone is entitled to his or her own perception of the world and pursuit of happiness.
Shawn, thank you for taking lead in addressing this issue.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
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At the College of Saint Benedict we are told that women are equal to men. That women are just as important as men. However, in that same breath we are also told how to dress in the gym because we are women. We are not allowed to wear gym attire such as a Nike sports bra with a pair of shorts, without having a shirt. The CSB bookstore also sells sports bras and runner shorts for student athletes to wear in support of our school. Even during the allotted "girls only" time at the gym we are still not aloud to do this because our sexual figure may "offend" someone. As if we chose to be sexual in someone else's eyes. Bennies should have the choice to wear ANY gym attire as long as we are not naked completely and have on the appropriate shoes for the gym equipment. This petition is here to allow women the freedom to wear a sports bra and bottoms without being kicked out of an all women's college gym. This petition is here to stop shaming women for their bodies. We do not shame men for their gym attire. Let our traditions and teachings of womanhood reflect the rules that are enforced on the Bennie community.
Updates
September 15, 2015
I really never thought this would turn into such a massive thing but here we are and it just keeps growing in ways that make my head spin. It feels like people are finally starting to see how ridiculous these gym rules are and that makes me want to scream with excitement because we deserve so much better than being told what to wear while we exercise.
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Ladies, although I completely respect what you are trying to accomplish, I feel the need to explain something you and others have over looked. I work in the fitness center, and just talked to the athletic directors about this very issue yesterday. I asked why we weren't allowed, because I've had to send girls out of the gym for not having a shirt. The reason is for sanitation purposes only!! According to my bosses, we do not have the means for our fitness center and recreation staff to clean up what would be a much messier and unsanitary gym from all the sweat that would occur if we didn't wear shirts. Bunnies are allowed to wear just a sports bra every where else on campus. Just not within the HCC
I completely agree that women should not be sexualized for the body type they were born with...... But I'm going to be devil's advocate and also ask a question that I honestly don't know the answer to. Are boys allowed to go shirtless in the gym? From where I see it, women's bodies should not be sexualized, but if we are simply looking for equal rights for the women and men at CSBSJU, then that should also be taken into consideration
Hey Lauren thank you for your comment. However, for that to be the reason seems a little unnecessary. There is going to be sweat regardless of shirt or not. Being hot in the gym because your wearing a shirt is one of the reason for the sweat! Eliminating the shirts can possibly eliminate the additional heat that it's causing which in return lessens the sweat. To me that's a very lazy alternative to keeping our gym cleans and healthy. People swear regardless.
I have no idea. I've asked several men and they have no idea either. But this is also a problem. Men don't have to question because it most likely is never brought up. Which means it may not a problem in their community. If it is a rule on SJU that men are supposed to wear shirts, I know for a fact it is not enforced. If you're in the gym and your wearing work-out attire what is the problem? I thank you for that question as these are the things we need to be asking ourselves and our community.
Working out isn't meant to be sexy, it's meant to promote health. It also results in being very warm and sweaty. Sports bras are no different than bikinis, it doesn't need to be such a big deal.
Women should not have to cover themselves becasue of men, especially if men are not around. It's time to get rid of this stigma where girl's should be ashamed of their bodies.
Everyone is entitled to his or her own perception of the world and pursuit of happiness.
Shawn, thank you for taking lead in addressing this issue.
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Ladies, although I completely respect what you are trying to accomplish, I feel the need to explain something you and others have over looked. I work in the fitness center, and just talked to the athletic directors about this very issue yesterday. I asked why we weren't allowed, because I've had to send girls out of the gym for not having a shirt. The reason is for sanitation purposes only!! According to my bosses, we do not have the means for our fitness center and recreation staff to clean up what would be a much messier and unsanitary gym from all the sweat that would occur if we didn't wear shirts. Bunnies are allowed to wear just a sports bra every where else on campus. Just not within the HCC