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[quote=Anonymous]In many places, the explanation for such a rule is that the girls' manner of dress distracts the boys. I was told this point blank many times in high school...it was my responsibility to not wear spaghetti straps, shorts, leggings, etc because the boys can't help it. While yours seems to apply this to boys and girls, most dress codes are targeted at girls. This is dangerous, IMO, and contributes to the overall idea that boys are animals and it is my responsibility as a woman to dress in a way that doesn't provoke boys. Not to mention, I spent a lot of time out of the classroom getting my shorts measured.

When considered as a societal issue, toddlers are exposed to half naked women in the mall every day, and children are constantly inundated with conflicting messages of sexuality. When viewed as a piece of this big pie, dress codes are another conflicting voice in a complicated message young girls receive regarding what is appropriate, desirable, professional, womanly, sexy, etc. There is also the issue of finding clothes in the first place! Have you ever compared girl and boy shorts in the store? Even for little kids, the girl shorts are cut super short.

Fwiw I don't take issue with the dress code. I don't think students of either sex need to have their butts hanging out at school. Just relaying some of the issues people have with dress codes :-)[/quote]

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