Summary:
Lindsey Stocker is an 11th grader at Beaconsfield High School in Canada. One day at school she was asked to stand up, along with a few other girl classmates, to be checked for dress code. She was told that her shorts were too short and not appropriate for school. She started to explain her opinion about how she thought this was not necessary or fair, but it didn’t get her anywhere. Then she printed out 20 sheets of paper that said “Don’t humiliate her because she is wearing shorts. It’s hot outside. Instead of shaming girls for their bodies, teach boys that girls are not sexual objects.” The signs were removed after being placed around the school and she was sent to the principal’s office.
Analysis:
Although I agree with Lindsey's argument, I do understand why the school was against her. There is, and always has been, a school dress code, only to enforce kids to keep their clothing appropriate in this educational setting. Honestly, I don't think wearing shorts to school is a big deal. But once the school gives that freedom, its possible for some girls to take advantage of that and wear shorts that are TOO short. Therefore, they just have to have a dress code to keep everyone equal and fair. Good for her though for standing up for what she believes.
https://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/lindsey-stocker-dress-code-shorts-beaconsfield-high-school-quebec-canada-153056456.html
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