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Case: Dress code
Recently, the girls in a middle school have started wearing thick black headbands to school. As part of our school dress code, bandannas are not allowed to be worn in anyway at school, however, as these were not bandannas, they were permitted. Then, boys started wearing the headbands as well. They would often share with the girls but some of them had their own headbands. Our principal made an announcement on the morning news that boys would no longer be permitted to wear these headbands and even showed an example. He also sent an email to the teachers asking them to enforce this new rule. The majority of the boys complied, but a few are wondering why girls were still allowed to wear the headbands and boys were not, suggesting that it was discrimination. How would you justify this policy to your students?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would tell the boys that these headbands are purchased in the aisle with female hair accessories. I would tell them that according to school policy, this is something that female students are allowed to wear, but they are not allowed to wear them. If they continue to question the school's decision, relate it to dresses. Female students are allowed to wear skirts and dresses, but male students are not. If the male students still feel strongly about the topic, you might suggest that they write the principal a letter explaining why they want to wear them to school and asking why they cannot wear them. As an educator, I honestly do not see a problem with male students wearing a headband (especially if they have the long hair that is constantly in their eyes), but if it is going to cause classroom disruptions, I would have them respectfully ask for details from the person who put the policy in place. |
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| Comments: Good point about the skirts and dresses. |
| Rated On: April 2, 2015 6:55 pm |
| Rated By: Akeyla Peele |
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| Comments: I thought this solution would be a great way to talk to the boys in their classroom. |
| Rated On: June 30, 2015 10:03 pm |
| Rated By: Brittany Duce |
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| Comments: Comparing it to another item of clothing is a great idea. |
| Rated On: July 1, 2015 5:20 pm |
| Rated By: huQeTe |
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| Comments: Your solution is very helpful. Like you, I do not agree with the policy that boys should not wear headbands, However, the students should be respectful of the rules put in place and the teacher should explain the reasons for it. |
| Rated On: September 30, 2015 9:31 pm |
| Rated By: Megan Lee |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I like the suggestion you gave to have the students write a letter to the principal. This shows they can have their concern heard in a peaceful manner. |
| Rated On: October 2, 2015 8:04 pm |
| Rated By: aDuvej |
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| Comments: This solution is extremely relevant and gives a great discussion of possible scenarios if one solution does not work. |
| Rated On: October 11, 2015 8:01 pm |
| Rated By: yHamyN |
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| Comments: I do not believe that this solution would work out for the students. If the headbands were a distraction, then no one, boys or girls, should be allowed to wear them. |
| Rated On: October 14, 2015 9:15 pm |
| Rated By: ezuXuD |
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| Comments: Males should be able to express themselves just like females do. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2015 1:17 am |
| Rated By: bahete |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 2:08 pm |
| Rated By: seqeJe |
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| Comments: I would never tell a boy that he cannot wear something because it is purchased in the girls section. Either gender can wear items from any section of the store. It's personal preference. |
| Rated On: October 22, 2016 3:56 am |
| Rated By: Kristen OBryant |
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| Comments: Agreed, its an item thats worn by girls and not boys, the principal is doing whats best for the school |
| Rated On: July 9, 2017 9:20 pm |
| Rated By: RuWeWe |
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Comments: This solution is not useful because it is creating discrimination based on gender.
Telling a boy he can’t wear a headband because it is typically found in a “female hair accessory” aisle is very close-minded and discriminatory.
The school’s policy should treat the boys and girls fairly across the board. |
| Rated On: July 10, 2017 3:17 am |
| Rated By: Cali Pohlman |
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| Comments: I do not agree. This would be placing students in a gender role and could offend them and some parents. |
| Rated On: July 19, 2017 6:51 pm |
| Rated By: Savannah Lynn |
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Comments: The facts stated in this solution can be seen from different perspective. Some kind of sports headbands can be found in tennis sections, regardless of gender.
The only thing I would do is just explain the boys that is an order and they need to comply with it. |
| Rated On: October 10, 2017 10:05 pm |
| Rated By: reLuWe |
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| Comments: I disagree because this solution tries to make students believe the societal standards emplaced on them. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2017 1:53 pm |
| Rated By: qedeDe |
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| Comments: I interned at a high school and witnessed a teenage boy in a full on dress; the teachers and students didn't pay no mind like they were used to it. In this day in age, that can be considered discrimination and I'd be very careful with how that's handled for fear of lawsuit or dispute over civil rights. In the age of diversity, nothings really 'gender specific' I think as time goes by we will run into these 'fashion trends' among students. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2017 1:36 pm |
| Rated By: Ramos |
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| Comments: I agree I like the idea of explaining this to the boys and relating it to dresses. |
| Rated On: October 14, 2018 11:54 pm |
| Rated By: zetyWy |
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| Comments: good idea |
| Rated On: November 4, 2019 1:38 am |
| Rated By: seJuQa |
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| Comments: This answer aged poorly. While it may have been acceptable at the time (I'm not sure), this answer would not help today when society is more and more accepting of transgendered students. |
| Rated On: October 9, 2020 3:39 am |
| Rated By: Alec Muir |
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| Comments: I agree. |
| Rated On: March 10, 2021 6:32 pm |
| Rated By: utyDaW |
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