There are many issues in our world concerning the mistreatment of women. While we cannot control how people act, we can change the oppressing mindset that runs rampant in our nation. I am a part of the youth who believe in equality between men and women, and believe that the change starts with us. Anyone can stand up for women. But, if women don't stand up for themselves, what cause is there for other people to take up the flag? Women are perceived as sexual objects; according to many school dress codes, our bodies are seen as "distracting" to our male peers. Of course, a line must be drawn. However, there is a difference between being appropriate and sexualizing normal parts of women's bodies.
Many of the current rules are oppressive and unfair. Why is it a woman's responsibility to police how men react to her body? It shouldn't be. Her stomach is not sexual. Her shoulders are not sexual. So why has society been conditioned to think that way? Women are not being treated as equals-- they are being treated as a man's possession, a man's object. It's time for a change. Women are not responsible for men's reactions to them. Join us in trying to address this issue at our school in Fulton County, Georgia, and hopefully this message will spread through you! If you support this cause, share it in your community. Together we can make a difference.
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September 24, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this effort. This momentum belongs entirely to the people reading this and choosing to care about our school culture.
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Finally someone said it. Getting dress coded for a tank top is so ridiculous and makes us feel like objects.
good luck with this. school rules are way too outdated and honestly just sexist at this point.
YES!! my shoulders are not a distraction. stop worrying about my clothes and let me learn.
The petition wasn't written all that well because It would probably be offensive to a lot of people because of how it's stated. I know it's a legitimate issue but it is the responsibility of men and women to be appropriate. Not just men.
This needs to be expressed more! Great job! Men need to know that we are not sexual objects
Preach!
sexualizing women needs to come to an end!!
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There are many issues in our world concerning the mistreatment of women. While we cannot control how people act, we can change the oppressing mindset that runs rampant in our nation. I am a part of the youth who believe in equality between men and women, and believe that the change starts with us. Anyone can stand up for women. But, if women don't stand up for themselves, what cause is there for other people to take up the flag? Women are perceived as sexual objects; according to many school dress codes, our bodies are seen as "distracting" to our male peers. Of course, a line must be drawn. However, there is a difference between being appropriate and sexualizing normal parts of women's bodies.
Many of the current rules are oppressive and unfair. Why is it a woman's responsibility to police how men react to her body? It shouldn't be. Her stomach is not sexual. Her shoulders are not sexual. So why has society been conditioned to think that way? Women are not being treated as equals-- they are being treated as a man's possession, a man's object. It's time for a change. Women are not responsible for men's reactions to them. Join us in trying to address this issue at our school in Fulton County, Georgia, and hopefully this message will spread through you! If you support this cause, share it in your community. Together we can make a difference.
Please help us reach our goal of 500 signatures by sending our petition's link to your friends and family!
Updates
September 24, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this effort. This momentum belongs entirely to the people reading this and choosing to care about our school culture.
29 Comments
agree 100%. guys need to learn how to act right instead of blaming girls for what they wear.
Finally someone said it. Getting dress coded for a tank top is so ridiculous and makes us feel like objects.
good luck with this. school rules are way too outdated and honestly just sexist at this point.
YES!! my shoulders are not a distraction. stop worrying about my clothes and let me learn.
The petition wasn't written all that well because It would probably be offensive to a lot of people because of how it's stated. I know it's a legitimate issue but it is the responsibility of men and women to be appropriate. Not just men.
This needs to be expressed more! Great job! Men need to know that we are not sexual objects
Preach!
sexualizing women needs to come to an end!!
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agree 100%. guys need to learn how to act right instead of blaming girls for what they wear.