The current petition you have clicked on is all about the Chilton school district's dress code guidelines and how they negatively affect the girls of this school system. The dress code states that tank tops are not allowed for any gender. However, girls are pulled out of class for wearing tank tops when boys are not. In addition, girls are often told to cover up when wearing sleeveless shirts, which is not against dress code, but boys are allowed to wear sleeveless shirts. When asked why the double standard exists they are told that it is a distraction for the boys.
In addition, what is not allowed to be worn in school (spandex shorts, short skirts etc) is allowed to be worn by our sports teams and clubs to represent our school. For example, the volleyball team wears very short spandex shorts. If someone were to wear these very same shorts to school they would be sent home. Why is it acceptable for our sports teams to wear these shorts to represent our school but not for a student to wear to school?
This is unacceptable. A girl should not have to police her body for a man who is sexualizing her and/or forfeit parts of her education because another student is more important. If a parent accepts the way their child dresses, so should the school, within reason of course. Also, if the rules are changed within the school system, like we hope, the guidelines will be set specifically and fairly. We should be making sure that students are learning how to treat each other with respect and equality and that they take those traits with them through adulthood. At this time, we are showing the boys that they are held to a different standard than the girls are held to. Please help us change that, both here within the Chilton School System and within society. Please keep liking, sharing, and signing! Join the fight and demand equality for both women and men! Thanks! :)
Updates
October 27, 2015
I have spent the last few days talking to students who were pulled out of class this week for dress code violations. It is infuriating to hear how much instruction they are missing just because of what they chose to wear. I am currently compiling these stories to bring directly to the administration board.
October 27, 2015
Seeing this grow has hit me hard because I remember exactly how it felt to be pulled out of class for something so trivial. This momentum proves that I am not the only student tired of our education being sidelined by unfair bias.
Reached 100 supporters
October 27, 2015
25 Comments
I believe that what goes for one gender must go for the other. That's called equality. As a school system we should be teaching both genders that they can prosper in anyway they want and what they choose to wear on THEIR BODY has no effect on where they are going in their life. Also, to pull a girl out of class because a boy is sexualizing her is putting one students education above another's. And if you're sitting in school sexualizing a teenager that is your problem, not the teens.
The rules should for sure apply to both sexes! How is any girl supposed to find a tank top with straps 3 finger widths? With the styles of clothes today, there isn't much to them. I see nothing wrong with wearing tank tops as long as you are covered well.
This was a big issue at my school too. I'm not against sleeveless shirts, but there should be a specific definition of what is appropriate, and if it states 3 fingers for 1 it should be 3 fingers for all.
Dress code rules that are gender biased send a message that a females body is shameful. It sends the message that boys cannot conduct themselves properly when a female is present, and promotes rape culture. It is appalling that these in equal dress codes are present. These distract from a girls right to education, when they are called to the office and forced to change their wardrobe due to silly dress codes.
When will we stop having a dual standard? Why do we punish the ladies for being a "distraction" for the boys? Teach the boys some respect rather than coddling them for a change!
If it is a distraction for boys maybe the boys parents should teach them morels and respect
I'm so happy this is finally being thought of as an issue. Something needs to be done.
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The current petition you have clicked on is all about the Chilton school district's dress code guidelines and how they negatively affect the girls of this school system. The dress code states that tank tops are not allowed for any gender. However, girls are pulled out of class for wearing tank tops when boys are not. In addition, girls are often told to cover up when wearing sleeveless shirts, which is not against dress code, but boys are allowed to wear sleeveless shirts. When asked why the double standard exists they are told that it is a distraction for the boys.
In addition, what is not allowed to be worn in school (spandex shorts, short skirts etc) is allowed to be worn by our sports teams and clubs to represent our school. For example, the volleyball team wears very short spandex shorts. If someone were to wear these very same shorts to school they would be sent home. Why is it acceptable for our sports teams to wear these shorts to represent our school but not for a student to wear to school?
This is unacceptable. A girl should not have to police her body for a man who is sexualizing her and/or forfeit parts of her education because another student is more important. If a parent accepts the way their child dresses, so should the school, within reason of course. Also, if the rules are changed within the school system, like we hope, the guidelines will be set specifically and fairly. We should be making sure that students are learning how to treat each other with respect and equality and that they take those traits with them through adulthood. At this time, we are showing the boys that they are held to a different standard than the girls are held to. Please help us change that, both here within the Chilton School System and within society. Please keep liking, sharing, and signing! Join the fight and demand equality for both women and men! Thanks! :)
Updates
October 27, 2015
I have spent the last few days talking to students who were pulled out of class this week for dress code violations. It is infuriating to hear how much instruction they are missing just because of what they chose to wear. I am currently compiling these stories to bring directly to the administration board.
October 27, 2015
Seeing this grow has hit me hard because I remember exactly how it felt to be pulled out of class for something so trivial. This momentum proves that I am not the only student tired of our education being sidelined by unfair bias.
Reached 100 supporters
October 27, 2015
25 Comments
A girl's education shouldn't be disrupted because of what she's wearing; it's that simple. It's about time there's equality.
I believe that what goes for one gender must go for the other. That's called equality. As a school system we should be teaching both genders that they can prosper in anyway they want and what they choose to wear on THEIR BODY has no effect on where they are going in their life. Also, to pull a girl out of class because a boy is sexualizing her is putting one students education above another's. And if you're sitting in school sexualizing a teenager that is your problem, not the teens.
The rules should for sure apply to both sexes! How is any girl supposed to find a tank top with straps 3 finger widths? With the styles of clothes today, there isn't much to them. I see nothing wrong with wearing tank tops as long as you are covered well.
This was a big issue at my school too. I'm not against sleeveless shirts, but there should be a specific definition of what is appropriate, and if it states 3 fingers for 1 it should be 3 fingers for all.
Dress code rules that are gender biased send a message that a females body is shameful. It sends the message that boys cannot conduct themselves properly when a female is present, and promotes rape culture. It is appalling that these in equal dress codes are present. These distract from a girls right to education, when they are called to the office and forced to change their wardrobe due to silly dress codes.
When will we stop having a dual standard? Why do we punish the ladies for being a "distraction" for the boys? Teach the boys some respect rather than coddling them for a change!
If it is a distraction for boys maybe the boys parents should teach them morels and respect
I'm so happy this is finally being thought of as an issue. Something needs to be done.
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A girl's education shouldn't be disrupted because of what she's wearing; it's that simple. It's about time there's equality.