We all got an email from HR today stating what acceptable clothing was, and wasn't. Some things make sense; no offensive logos, torn clothing, short-shorts, belly shirts, etc... Also mentioned was flip-flops, and 'beach shoes', whatever those are. I wear sandles. Not sure if those are in this unacceptable realm of footwear. I asked if shorts were ok (since only short-shorts were mentioned) but was told no.
A while ago I was consulting somewhere, and HR sent a similar note to everyone. The men were pretty pissed (it was summer, and people liked wearing shorts and sandles). Women can wear open-toed shoes, and mini-skirts.. but men have to wear shoes and long pants. So, men started wearing mini-skirts and womens open-toed shoes in protest. Of course, HR wasn't very amused. But, the ACLU said that if women can wear it, men can too. So, HR changed the policy to allow men to wear shorts and sandles during the summer months. I guess they would rather have men wearing shorts than skirts.
I know people here wouldn't wear skirts in protest, but it would likely be effective. Maybe kilts would do. I really wish we could wear shorts, it is hot as hell here. That's the reason I wear sandles. They aren't only comfortable, but help keep me cool... since it is usually too hot in here for me.
In college a prof kicked me out of class because I wouldn't remove my hat. I looked at the school codes, and saw nothing about hats in class. Also, it was a public school, not private. I called the ACLU, and they said that they couldn't make me not wear a hat, and couldn't kick me out of class. ACLU called the school, school called me... I went back to class with my hat on.
Posted by Kevin at October 24, 2002 11:11 AMIf woman can wear Trousers along with skirts, Why can`t men wear skirts as well as trousers.
Posted by: Rob on December 4, 2002 10:51 AMThere are too many double standards today! There is no real reason why men or women can't wear what they prefer! Only the bible does it say that we shouldn't wear each others garments! They do however make men's skirts and womens trousers. Clothing should be practical yet comfortable for both sexas! So lets throqw out the double standards and work toward something grand for all! Send me an email if you agree.
Posted by: Thomas Rankin on April 7, 2003 12:38 PMI can't see the problem with wearing what you feel comfortable in. If women feel comfortable in pants and flats then they can wear them without a problem. Men however can't wear high heels, sandels, pantyhose and skirts without being labeled "cross-dressers".
So much for freedom of choice and gender equality!
I agree that men should be able to wear skirts, kilts, and sarongs if they feel so inclined.
repression is unhealthy, and if a man wants to wear those clothes, please explain why he should not? they can be tasteful, fashionable, and practical.
women certainly like a man in a skirt if he retains his masculinity; the boots, top, jacket and colour co-ordination all play a role. he doesn't have to look like he's borrowing a woman's garment: he can make it look as if a woman is borrowing his.
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