Abstract: This article talks about how slut-shaming begins with dress code. The writer explains that "hyper-sexualizing" young girls' bodies gives the idea that the way we dress determines what kind of people we are and we should be treated. When it comes to sexual harassment or sexual assault, many put the blame on women because of how they were dressed.
Discussion Questions:
Is dress code good or bad?
Can slut shaming be stopped? If so, how? If not, why?
Who is to blame for this?
What do you consider as appropriate attire
Stacey's Response: Reading this article made me look at dress code in a different perspective. I always thought "okay, dress code is to make the 'Iolani community more respectable," but does that really make us look more respectable? I didn't think that something like dress code had a huge effect on slut-shaming. Boys have basically nothing to worry about when it comes to dress code. However for girls, we have the most restrictions. Girls are expected to be covered from head to toe to make sure we do not look "distasteful," but who decides what is distasteful or not? So many girls are called sluts and whores because they wear short shorts, leggings, or even a tank top. I feel that these restrictions on girls will make them want to wear even shorter shorts once they're out of school; it just creates an opposite effect. In my opinion, it will take time to once and for all end slut-shaming because these views on women are rooted deeply in our society. Having a dress code that is acceptable to both the school and the students will also help the problem.
Sean"s Response: Although I agree with a large part of the article, I think there are some parts that need to be reevaluated. For example the reason that the boy’s dress code differs from the girl’s is that there is a big difference between the usual clothing worn by two genders. For girls there are a lot more variety and with these options obviously comes more restrictions. However for boys their usual choice of clothing consists merely of just shirt and pants. I bet that if a new trend of short shorts start for boys that the school would immediately regulate it. It is an issue however of the judgment of girls depending on their attire. Dress codes create stricter boundaries for what is deemed appropriate and cause a great deal of judgment on girls simply expressing herself.
Between the Generations: Slut-Shaming
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/supriya-dwivedi/slut-shaming_b_4169765.htmlAbstract:
This article talks about how slut-shaming begins with dress code. The writer explains that "hyper-sexualizing" young girls' bodies gives the idea that the way we dress determines what kind of people we are and we should be treated. When it comes to sexual harassment or sexual assault, many put the blame on women because of how they were dressed.
Discussion Questions:
Stacey's Response:
Reading this article made me look at dress code in a different perspective. I always thought "okay, dress code is to make the 'Iolani community more respectable," but does that really make us look more respectable? I didn't think that something like dress code had a huge effect on slut-shaming. Boys have basically nothing to worry about when it comes to dress code. However for girls, we have the most restrictions. Girls are expected to be covered from head to toe to make sure we do not look "distasteful," but who decides what is distasteful or not? So many girls are called sluts and whores because they wear short shorts, leggings, or even a tank top. I feel that these restrictions on girls will make them want to wear even shorter shorts once they're out of school; it just creates an opposite effect. In my opinion, it will take time to once and for all end slut-shaming because these views on women are rooted deeply in our society. Having a dress code that is acceptable to both the school and the students will also help the problem.
Sean"s Response:
Although I agree with a large part of the article, I think there are some parts that need to be reevaluated. For example the reason that the boy’s dress code differs from the girl’s is that there is a big difference between the usual clothing worn by two genders. For girls there are a lot more variety and with these options obviously comes more restrictions. However for boys their usual choice of clothing consists merely of just shirt and pants. I bet that if a new trend of short shorts start for boys that the school would immediately regulate it. It is an issue however of the judgment of girls depending on their attire. Dress codes create stricter boundaries for what is deemed appropriate and cause a great deal of judgment on girls simply expressing herself.