The Importance Of Sagging

Since Lucinda has a curvy body type, she was told that her skirts were “technically acceptable” yet they were still too short for her to wear. Ventimiglia was suggested to follow a dress code with longer hem requirements… The student was kicked out of her own prom by a chaperone who said that a group of dads were staring at her, even though she was following all of the dress code rules. She says, “I’m not responsible for some perverted 45-year old dad lusting after me because i have a sparkly dress on and a big ass for a teenager… and if you think i am, then maybe you’re part of the problem.” When i saw read this, i was disgusted by the fact that grown men would be gawking over a 16 year old at her junior prom because her dress complimented her butt. Not only is this disrespectful, it’s disgusting. As men, they should know better than to be treating a young lady as a sexual object; that student could’ve been one of their child’s friends, how gross is that? This is teaching girls to feel uncomfortable in their own skin; we should all be proud of our

Gendered dress codes also lead to the tough subject of ‘rape culture’ and how dress codes are heavily influencing this. Rape culture is the idea of blaming the victim of sexual assault and saying it is their fault because of their actions. In an article the author makes a statement about gendered dress codes, she says, “dress codes deny boys personal responsibility and teach them that their classmates are objects that they are entitled to instead of people they are equal to” (Meehan 1). This quote from the article, “I Can See Your Body”, is explaining how gendered dress codes are teaching males that women are just property and if they do not follow the rules males can do as they please. This also goes with the idea of rape culture in today’s society and treating women as property. In many countries women are considered less equal than men, they are considered as property, but in the US that is not practiced. In the article, “I Can See Your Body”, the author explains how gendered dress codes enforce rape culture by stating, “gendered dress codes and the values they reinforce don’t only hurt girls, but also have a negative impact on boys. By teaching boys that women are distracting sexual objects, that they are not responsible for their reactions around women, we create men who think they are entitled to women’s bodies” (Meehan 1). In this quote she

The outfit we may choose to wear causes certainly, absolutely no harm to others surrounding us. Thus, what may be the point? Why must they enforce it? Therefore, now is our time, as students of Westlake High School, to stand up for what we believe in and declare we be given the right to wear whatever we may please. Under certain circumstance of course, nothing outrageous, or whore-like. And as for males of our society, no pants must expose thou of thy nature below the waist.

Dress codes in middle and high schools are a form of discrimination against teenage girls in today’s society. Parents and students all over the country argue that dress codes are directed mainly at girls and are a blatant example of gender inequality. The idea behind the strict enforcement of a dress code is that it will teach self-respect and raise moral standards for the students. However, when the reason for many dress code violations is questioned the rationale is often to prevent distracting the male students. Young women across the country are being shamed and punished for wearing what schools consider immodest and being a distraction to their male peers. This discrimination against female students results in their clothes being strictly regulated and dress coded more often than male students’ clothes are. The enforcement of these discriminatory dress codes has become a form of public humiliation for female students. Theoretically, a dress code makes sense and should be effective. In reality, it does not affect how students dress but causes a distraction and interruption of a girl’s education.

Any girl that has ever attended public school knows about the struggle of a dress code. On those hot days as the school year approaches, girls pour over their closets trying to find an outfit they won’t get called out for or sweat to death in. All their dresses are too revealing, their shorts too short, and their shirts reveal way too much shoulder—or so the schools say. Girls have been attacked time and time again with dress codes. Policies are almost always directed strictly towards girls; some even specify for girls only. These dress codes are not only sexist towards women, but they limit female’s freedom of expression and their choice to feel comfortable, and they do not teach female’s to have self confidence.

In the article, “The Battle Over Dress Codes” written by Peggy Orenstein, explains the dress code of Berkley Middle School from a mother’s point of view. This mother of argues that young girls who are reaching puberty and whose bodies are growing, are being told to cover up once they start to develope. She says, “In May, students in Utah high school opened their yearbooks to discover digitally raised necklines and sleeve added to female classmates’ shirts.” I find this act highly deceitful and unnecessary. If i was that student or that student’s parent, I’d be very upset. Orenstein also states that “seductiveness” has been an issue for girls, which has become politicized. Although, no matter how we’re dressed, there is no excuse for catcalls from older men. Orenstein says, “I don’t want her to feel shame in her soon-to-be-emerging

America, the “land of the free, and home of the brave.” Unfortunately, this doesn 't mean “land of the free to wear whatever one desires.” In fact, school dress codes are taking away American students’ self expression, infringing on their freedom of speech, and enforcing sexist discrimination all over the country. A recent case, that occurred at Tottenville High School in Staten Island, New York, blatantly displays the negative effects dress codes are having on students, especially females. In the first couple of days of the semester, this high school managed to give 200 detentions to students for violating the dress code. Ironically enough, 90 percent of these students were girls (Swafford). The discouraging part is that schools are easily able to get away with this kind of discrimination. This is made possible by state laws that give school boards the power to enforce whatever dress codes they think are necessary to promote a distraction free learning environment, maintain discipline, and to push students to dress similarly in order to create a uniformity in the schools (“School Dress Codes”). The purpose of dress codes may be to create a distraction free learning environment; in reality, however, they produce an environment where students feel discriminated against and aren 't free to express themselves.

It is the beginning of August, the dreadful days in school have finally arrived. Since it is still ninety degrees outside and the AC can not keep up, most boys walk through the halls with shorts and cut-off tank tops. Girls, we wear long pants such as, jeans or leggings, “Why?”, you ask, Why would one ever want to wear that? Unfortunately, It is not a choice for us. Girls face the question when deciding to wear shorts, “Are these long enough, am I going to get in trouble?” Despite the warm temperatures outside and inside girls can not wear what they want, because it shows too much of their bodies. Boys? Can wear their cut-offs showing more than girls. Do they get in trouble for showing too much? The answer, usually is no. .To this day women are not equal to men in, school, the workplace, or at home. In this article, Rowena uses ethos, a very limited amount of logos, and no pathos to make an argument about the sexism towards school dress codes and how it promotes rape culture.

People in America nust relize that the this country is filled with people of different cultural backgrounds. Along with the different clturals comes the fashion. Many Muslim women wear hijab and burkas from the age of puberty. The Tznuit laws of Orthodox Jews present modesty laws prohibiting the baring of elbows, knees and even the wearing of open-toed shoes. Both men and women are supposed to stick with “demure colors” and married women cover their hair with a wig or head covering. Pentacostal and Evangelical Christians, as well as Mormons, Quakers and Amish, all have dress codes. Biblical verse admonishes women for wearing “pearls or gold, adorning their hair, or wearing expensive clothing.” ( Cone, 2015). Unfortunately, women are taught shame from a young age. For example, in middle school and so forth, within schools, girls are constantly told to "cover up." Dress code policies are forced down girls' throats. Despite whether certain dress codes should be in effect or not, when it comes to girls being punished and sent home from school for wearing shorts on a hot day because their clothing is deemed "distracting," says a great deal about the mindset in our society. Instead of policing girls and scorning them for wanting to be comfortable, why are we not questioning and putting the spotlight on certain boys who lack self-control when they see a spaghetti strap? Issues such as body image and sexuality also provoke intense discussions about policing women's bodies. In terms

According to Beauty and Self-Image in American Culture, “In a society that equates the body with both self and moral worth, cultural meanings are attached to physical differences, so that the body provides a foundation for oppression based on gender, class, ethnicity, and age—all social characteristics that are deeply embodied.” (Gimlin 141) In the end,

Fear is a quintessential human emotion. Some people live devoid of joy, happiness, and pleasure, but no one escapes the experience of fear. The visualization of danger is greatly impacted by the many stereotypes society has shaped. The formation of these stereotypes can affect the actions of both the perpetrator and the victim. In Brent Staples’ essay, “Just Walk on By,” the author describes his experiences, feelings, issues, stereotypes, and reactions towards the discrimination he has faced being a black man in public surroundings. Staples describes several different personal experiences of when he feels that he had been judged or discriminated against by other people, based on the color of his skin and how that contributed to his overall appearance. He reveals how the actions taken towards him were because of the fear linked to his labeled stereotypes of being a rapist, gangster, or mugger. Staples feels fearful and does not have the same freedom as other people.

Throughout the article, “Why Sexist Dress Codes Suck For Everyone” written by Emily Lindin, argues why dress codes hurt everyone. Lindin is a very acclaimed and credible author who has written many pieces for Teen Vogue, along with a memoir about her experience with bullying, which later became a documentary. Lindin targets teen girls throughout most of her pieces, on the idea that girls should not be punished for the way they dress. This controversial article was published in Teen Vogue magazine in May 2016. Lindin’s article argues that school dress codes not only affect girls, but also gives guys a disadvantage as well. Lindin starts off her argument by giving her opinion on dress codes not only in the school systems, but in everyday life too. She goes on to say, “Most school dress codes, however, are deeply sexist both in the way

For centuries, there have been ongoing cases of racism and discrimination against blacks in America, not only in the workplace, but also in the criminal justice system, the government, housing, and countless other establishments. One cannot describe America without slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and other racially motivated movements. Race (and racism, unfortunately) is what makes America, America. For this essay, I will be exploring the question: Is there still a racial issue in America, predominantly, against blacks? Also, I will be exploring if stereotypes are related to racial profiling, if the media affects racism, and if racism is still present in the 21st century, in particularly, since President Barack Obama got elected as the United States first black president in 2008. This topic’s inspiration came about after reading Sojourner Truth’s speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” and after watching the famous, or at times, infamous Fox News program, Bill O’Riley. On this particular program, O’Riley and Martin Luther King III were discussing the situation in Ferguson, Missouri after the police officer that had shot and killed Michael Brown did not get charged with murder. O’Riley stated that blacks should ‘sit down’ and wear “Don’t Get Pregnant at 14” t-shirts in order for black relations/issues to get better. This topic is relevant because, as stated before, race and racism is what makes America and it is something that needs to be changed for us, as a country, to move forward

While the tactics and legal frameworks have shifted to adapt to modern standards of political correctness, some claim that black bodies are still perceived as having inherently inferior value within the context of the twenty first century (Holmes, 2016). In American history, black women have always been sexually degraded and their identities

It's surprising to see women, who have been judged in our society for many years, mistreating other women for the similar reasons. Someone with traditional views would claim a woman as inappropriate depending on the amount of skin she shows, her body type, or the clothing she chooses to wear. To contrary belief, traditional views influence society's perspective of what is appropriate. This gives "appropriate" women superiority and power to shame girls who naturally cannot abide to society's norms. My bop poem surrounds the restrictions on young females who do not fit society's body normalities. A humiliating experience of mine from Sunday school has inspired me to talk about m restrictions in society. Social media has also educated me to write