When it comes to dress codes at schools around the world, more and more girls are starting to speak their opinions.
At my Junior High School, we were not allowed to wear spaghetti straps, shorts that were not shorter than our middle finger, low V-necks, ripped jeans above the knees, or a bra strap showing etc. On the other hand, when it came to guys clothing they could pretty much wear whatever they wanted, as long as it did not show their chests, etc.
When we were growing up, us girls were taught not to show off too much skin and if we did it was considered a distraction to the boys. How would wearing a spaghetti strap tank top distract boys? Why should women have to grow up to hide their bodies, because some boys would be distracted by us? Could this be the problem of why some girls have self-confidence issues today? We may never know, but what we do know is that maybe it is time to change the dress codes at schools.
If schools were to change the dress code for women, it could potentially limit the number of women we see today trying to be comfortable in their own skin. An example of what a school dress code for women could be; No showing of any bras, no showing of the butt, no see-through clothing unless wearing cami or shorts underneath, no ripped jeans to where the pockets are showing, or other body parts. These could be just a few.
In some schools, girls have worn clothes that go against the school dress codes to see what would happen. They wanted to make a point that girls should not have to cover themselves up because boys can not control themselves. They are trying to show that they deserve better and that they will not stand for inequality when it comes to different genders.
Another thing we should do as a society is educate men about how women should not be seen as an object and only used because they are pretty. Instead, men should be taught that women are just as equal as they are, they should be treated with respect, and overall how women should not be a distraction to men. Life isn't all about the looks or how one dresses. What really matters is whats on the inside. Remember that. You are all loved no matter what others may say.
