Change the Intramural Sports Building Apparel Policy

This same thing happened to me and a friend at the IM building recently. It’s absurd, unnecessary, and a bizarre sexualization of bodies in the space where people are supposed to be allowed to work on just that — their bodies — in peace. I sincerely hope the IM building will rethink this policy.

Thank you for doing this. I support you!

This policy is outrageous.

Seriously, it’s a gym. I want to be able to wear whatever I want to work out in.

Other for-pay gyms allow for girls to be in sport bras.. Also we are adults now. How is this any different than going to the beach and seeing a women in a bikini? Or should we cover up then too?

its 2018 wake the hell up UMich

Appalling.

r u kiddin me uom

Equality for all, is all we’ve ever asked for

Don’t tell girls to cover up men go shirtless

I sign for even enforcement of the policies! I have certainly seen men more exposed than that at the gym.

Blatantly sexist, objectifying, and a disgusting attitude towards expected attire for women at a GYM

the university of michigan hates women

Women should be allowed to wear sports bras at university gyms

The fact that this occurred despite recent current events boggles my mind. It's 2018. Wake up.

It's time to make change when change is needed.

For the ridiculous mysoginy that still rings throughout the U.S.

Body policing of women is never okay. Also, this happens to non-binary people and language developed in a revised policy needs to protect nonbinary people from this kind of situation as well.

Outrageous clothing policy for a gym

I am shocked that this would happen at our UM facility. No torso is distracting enough to interrupt someone’s workout. The gym is intended to be a place of peace and many people’s only alone time or time to release pent up anxiety, stress, etc. This is blatant sexism and I will not tolerate our women being targeted and harassed for their completely appropriate workout attire.