Dress Code Research Paper

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Dress code deciding whether or not a woman or girl’s clothing is “offensive” or “inappropriate” can make them feel objectified, sexualized, and disrespectful or women’s bodies. Schools are a place where a student should feel safe, yet young girls are taught from a young age that their bodies are a distraction. Schools are supposed to be a safe, learning environment but it's not when you are accusing a girl for dressing “provocatively” because it distracts the boys or makes their male teachers feel uncomfortable. That sends a powerful message to young girls teaching them that it’s okay for disciplinary actions towards them and these boys who “can’t” control their raging hormones and harassing behavior. According to Refinery29 a school’s