Dress codes are teaching students that they should be ashamed of their
bodies because if they have to much skin showing it's "distracting to the
learning environment." We do not think that our shoulders, bra strap,
midriff, or legs are distracting anyone at school. It's humiliating when a
student is pulled over to the side of the hallway and forced to bend over,
put our arms above our head, or any of the other ridiculous things that
administration make students do to see if their clothes are "appropriate."
The real distraction is when students are too hot in class because they're
not allowed to wear shorts or tank tops. People try to make dress codes
gender neutral, but most of the people we see sent home or pulled over in
the halls are girls. If other students or teachers have a problem with
seeing our skin, then they should change their attitude, and we should not
have to change our clothes. Students should be allowed to wear clothes that
they feel comfortable in (within reason), and this includes being able to
express themselves. The clothes that students want to wear are not
promoting violence or other messages that harm students. Therefore, if
students are granted freedom in what they can wear, it will be beneficial.
By law, all American citizens have the right to freedom of expression, and
our dress code is taking away from that.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
May 7, 2016
May 5, 2016
The school board thinks we will just accept their humiliation tactics if they stay quiet long enough. We are almost at one thousand signatures and I need you to force them to look at our demand right now. Push this link to everyone you know because silence is exactly what they want.
Reached 100 supporters
May 3, 2016
423 Comments
The dress code here is horribly sexist, the males never get dinged for their clothes when they break the dress code. But girls get suspended for a tiny rip or a two inch difference. that they might not notice at first look.
This great I always disliked dress codes. I'm still targeted as a male at my job and I'm 32. If I want to wear a tank top or sleeveless shirt it's not ok but it is for the women... I think not. We're all equals!
As a teacher, I agree that dress code policies are directed towards shaming feminine presenting students as opposed to holding all students accountable for ethical and consentual practices. Good job, students. Keep advocating to eradicate mysoginistic rules.
It has long been a frustration that athletic girls at one particular Seattle middle school cannot wear running shorts or tights to track meets. It is time the school considered the impact outdated dress codes have on self esteem, self-confidence, and self-control.
I am the parent of a SPS Middle School student, and I agree that the dress code should be changed to reflect the fair and equal society that we want to live in! You, the students who started this petition, are brave and admirable!
I had to kneel on the floor so my teacher could measure my skirt to ensure it wasn't over an inch above my knees. That was 50 years ago. This needs to stop.
This is another example of schools needing to change their attitude and examine why they feel a child in elementary school would be distracting to other elementary age children!?! It's inappropriately sexualizing children!
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Dress codes are teaching students that they should be ashamed of their
bodies because if they have to much skin showing it's "distracting to the
learning environment." We do not think that our shoulders, bra strap,
midriff, or legs are distracting anyone at school. It's humiliating when a
student is pulled over to the side of the hallway and forced to bend over,
put our arms above our head, or any of the other ridiculous things that
administration make students do to see if their clothes are "appropriate."
The real distraction is when students are too hot in class because they're
not allowed to wear shorts or tank tops. People try to make dress codes
gender neutral, but most of the people we see sent home or pulled over in
the halls are girls. If other students or teachers have a problem with
seeing our skin, then they should change their attitude, and we should not
have to change our clothes. Students should be allowed to wear clothes that
they feel comfortable in (within reason), and this includes being able to
express themselves. The clothes that students want to wear are not
promoting violence or other messages that harm students. Therefore, if
students are granted freedom in what they can wear, it will be beneficial.
By law, all American citizens have the right to freedom of expression, and
our dress code is taking away from that.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 7, 2016
May 5, 2016
The school board thinks we will just accept their humiliation tactics if they stay quiet long enough. We are almost at one thousand signatures and I need you to force them to look at our demand right now. Push this link to everyone you know because silence is exactly what they want.
Reached 100 supporters
May 3, 2016
423 Comments
Stop teaching children that they have to allow other people to control how they look or dress. Stop teaching little girls that they are “distractions” instead of teaching all children tha at they are responsible for their own self regulation.
The dress code here is horribly sexist, the males never get dinged for their clothes when they break the dress code. But girls get suspended for a tiny rip or a two inch difference. that they might not notice at first look.
This great I always disliked dress codes. I'm still targeted as a male at my job and I'm 32. If I want to wear a tank top or sleeveless shirt it's not ok but it is for the women... I think not. We're all equals!
As a teacher, I agree that dress code policies are directed towards shaming feminine presenting students as opposed to holding all students accountable for ethical and consentual practices. Good job, students. Keep advocating to eradicate mysoginistic rules.
It has long been a frustration that athletic girls at one particular Seattle middle school cannot wear running shorts or tights to track meets. It is time the school considered the impact outdated dress codes have on self esteem, self-confidence, and self-control.
I am the parent of a SPS Middle School student, and I agree that the dress code should be changed to reflect the fair and equal society that we want to live in! You, the students who started this petition, are brave and admirable!
I had to kneel on the floor so my teacher could measure my skirt to ensure it wasn't over an inch above my knees. That was 50 years ago. This needs to stop.
This is another example of schools needing to change their attitude and examine why they feel a child in elementary school would be distracting to other elementary age children!?! It's inappropriately sexualizing children!
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Stop teaching children that they have to allow other people to control how they look or dress. Stop teaching little girls that they are “distractions” instead of teaching all children tha at they are responsible for their own self regulation.