Dress Codes: Are They Shaming Women Because Of Their Bodies?
Yes, They Are.
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No, They Are Not.
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They are if they are implemented unfairly. For instance, dress codes at work for a woman might involve high heels and make-up. High heels are extremely uncomfortable and can lead to foot deformities (not to mention some women cannot physically wear them due to disabilities etc.). Make-up has been linked to skin cancer, women may not want to wear it and the only reason why you would wear it is to look pretty. It has no other function. The dress code I mentioned would be sexist assuming the only requirement for men is a suit and some smart shoes. My sixth form had a dress code but it was not rigorously followed. For example, we were told that our skin couldn't touch our seat when we were sitting down, or it meant our clothes were too short. Guys often broke this rule with their shorts, but it was the girls that were called out on it much more often (even if they were wearing shorts and not a skirt). There was one girl, of about 17 years old, who was told her skirt was "distracting" an adult male teacher. There was another girl who was told her tights were "giving the wrong impression" when she was sitting right next to another girl whose tights were of the same denier (thickness). The only difference was that one was a model student and the other girl was not. Then again, the dress code was still fairly lenient in most situations. It was better than having to wear a uniform, especially considering we were in sixth form (ages 16-18 and an optional two years of study, for those who aren't familiar with the UK system). Side: Yes, They Are.
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I agree Girls shouldn't be forced to wear something that they feel uncomfortable in just because we haven't thought young boys to show self control. We live in a society. We're not animals. And I am saying "animals" in the behavioral sence. I know that humans are classified as animals in the scientific sence. Side: Yes, They Are.
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They are categorizing MEN (I'm using the term loosely), by religious qualities. Muslims think a man can't look at a woman's body or face without turning the woman into a wanton creature that will "make" the man do terrible things to said woman.
Christians, like Pence, are afraid of women because they can't control their urges, .....which are much stronger than their self control. Women are terrible creatures! I wish you, of religious nature, would leave them for those of us that think they are great, intelligent, useful creatures that make the world a better place. That need to be respected. When we get them "tamed" we'll let you know and you can come out from hiding (or take your blinders off). But, don't hold your breath, we won't rush the project for YOUR benefit .... you'll die before we turn them over to your "uncontrollable, perverse, machismo urges". ;-) Side: No, They Are Not.
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They are categorizing MEN (I'm using the term loosely), by religious qualities. Muslims think a man can't look at a woman's body or face without turning the woman into a wanton creature that will "make" the man do terrible things to said woman. You admit that the religion you are politically allied with is bat shit crazy. That's progress. Side: Yes, They Are.
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Christians, like Pence, are afraid of women because they can't control their urges, .....which are much stronger than their self control. Women are terrible creatures! I wish you, of religious nature, would leave them for those of us that think they are great, intelligent, useful creatures that make the world a better place. Muslims are everything you described but on steroids... and you have... no comment. Side: Yes, They Are.
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When we get them "tamed" we'll let you know and you can come out from hiding (or take your blinders off). Sharia states that a female testimony in court is half of a man's, women aren't allowed to drive, and women are covered up. You have... no comment and then protect them and vote with them. Allying politically with Ultra Conservatives to defeat regular Conservatives is madness beyond the pale. You are going to die in a trench of intellectual suicide if you remain a liberal. Side: Yes, They Are.
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you'll die before we turn them over to your "uncontrollable, perverse, machismo urges". ;-) If you support Islam, this argument is bullshit. Of course, we both knew that it was bullshit even without your alliance with Muslim misogyny and homophobia beyond the pale. Side: Yes, They Are.
I don't support Islam, I don't support Christianity, I support the Constitution and religious freedom (also the separation of church and state), so, YOUR argument is BS. I don't support RADICALS in ANY religion. YOUR Islamophobia is "beyond the pale" ... as well as un-Constitutional! Side: Yes, They Are.
I don't think they are shaming women but I do think if there is a dress code they should allow women to wear pants, especially when it's chilly out or if they just aren't comfortable in skirts. Maybe a gender neutral dress code? That's if they have to have one. Side: No, They Are Not.
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