Dress Code Policy In Schools

1. The reason why we made this assumption about our topic, which is the dress code policy in schools, is because as a student, there are many instances where I’ve heard teachers make demands and accusations like; “I can see your bra strap” and "find something to cover yourself with”, when confronting female students in regards on their outfit. And while, the dress code applies to all students, I have observed that it seems to mainly targets female students. Female students are restricted from wearing tank tops because it shows their shoulders and collarbone, and aren’t allowed to wear shorts because apparently female body parts are considered obscene by school officials. There are cases in this school, where girls have gotten into trouble for wearing shorts, while fellow male students who have worn shorts or
School officials would have to have a reason as to why the school would enforce such strict dress code policies on females. School officials argue that dress codes are needed to set standards that are needed for safety reasons and to prevent clothes from becoming a distraction in the classroom. They say that such rules help prepare students for the working world. "While educators are not trying to be the fashion police and want students to express themselves, students also have to learn there are limits. The rules aren’t just addressing clothes that are too revealing but clothes that might contain racist or hateful language. Most workplaces have such expectations”, said by superintendent, Sheila Powell who sent home a female student who wore a loose-fitting, sleeveless top and ripped jeans to school, . President of the Canadian School Boards Association, Janet Foord also said that some schools have dress codes as a way to deal with the disparities that may be present between students. "There’s always competition with kids with clothing. It’s a status thing,” Janet Foord said. “Having a dress code brings some equity for families in poverty