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dress code :a myth
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Few topics are as controversial today as dress codes. As the weather gets warmer every spring, more and more girls (and boys!) around the world raise their voices against the policing of girls’ bodies. From witty posters to hilarious (and true) senior quotes, today’s teenagers, such as myself, are doing everything we can to raise awareness about how unfair dress codes are. However, we constantly battle dress code proponents who insist that the ways in which girls dress are distracting, inappropriate, and dangerous. The world needs to separate the myths from the facts.
This is an adaptation of a document I created during my high school’s own dress code controversy. It represents my opinions about dress codes first and foremost, but it also represents many of my peers’ ideas as well. While not every anti-dress code activist will agree with every statement below, all ideas are worth considering and nothing negative can come from constructive discourse.
When it comes to dress code, every individual has a different viewpoint for its implementation. There are clothes that could be fashionable to one person but seen as offensive to another. A dress code can be justifiable when put into a situation that really does require certain attire to be worn. It gives a sense of formality and distinguishes an individual apart from a group. This report seeks to compare and contrast the characteristics of school dress codes with that of dress codes in the workplace. We form first impressions and overall judgments about people by the way one dresses. In the workplace, depending on what industry or company it is, employee dress code can differ based on the situation. Those who work at a banking institution are generally required to dress in “suit and tie” or at least business casual. In such workplaces, it is often required to abide by strict policies such as having to cover up tattoos and piercings whilst at the workplace. The dress code is set because the appearance of an employee reflects the company and its values. Thus when dealing with the public, other employees and in all other business relationships, it is important to conduct oneself in a courteous and respectful manner, which also entails dressing appropriately. At TD Canada Trust, a banking institution, on days with client meetings or when clients are expected in the office, business attire is required of its employees.