School girls no clothes

Amber Thomas. They are most commonly accused of being racist , sexist , reinforcing gender stereotypes , and promoting sexualization. This is the first piece in a forthcoming series where we examine how public high schools police bodies differently and attempt to add data to each of these conversations. Ladies, when was the first time you were made to feel embarrassed and sexualized for what you wore?

A group of students went braless at Princeton Secondary School Thursday to protest what they say is unfair enforcement of rules about dress. According to the protesters, who ranged in age from 13 to 18, girls have been disciplined for their attire, including for showing a bra strap. She said while staff disapproved of the posters the administration has otherwise been understanding. Princeton Secondary School has no formal or written dress policy, although the administration announced plans in May to develop one for this school year. Related: High school tackles touchy subject of dress code. The lack of clear expectations has resulted in individual teachers making their own decisions about what is or is not appropriate. A milder issue related to dress code is hats, said Larsen.

Year after year, dress codes are put in place to get girls to cover up. Cardozo High School in Queens, N. Many female students find that view offensive. She also said a dress code is necessary to advise pupils how to carry themselves after they graduate.

Women have gotten in trouble for not wearing a bra, or for wearing a bra when the straps are showing. Both collarbones and shoulders have been called "too distracting" for boys in the classroom, and there are more than a few reports of girls being sent home for the clothes chosen for them by a parent. Because of these punishments, students often miss lessons to have their hemlines measured or to wait for a change of clothes to be brought to school by a parent. Now, students and parents are pushing back against school dress codes that they say objectify female students. Here are 17 times students got in trouble for what they were wearing — and how they took a stand.