Have you noticed how school dress codes are sexist even though schools aren’t allowed to discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, or if pregnant? The language of sexist dress codes prioritizes boys’ learning, wrongly claiming boys will be distracted without them. Dress codes also force students to dress according to the gender binary, which is especially harmful to LGBTQ+ students. Girls are often disciplined more frequently just because they wear certain clothing. Such punishments lead to missed class time and school pushout. Dress codes also impact certain races and religions.
Find out more in our toolkits created by the National Women’s Law Center for SSAIS and SASH Club, “Can Dress Codes Harm Students” and “How to Reform or Abolish School Dress Codes” on the SASH Club Power Topics webpage: [ Ссылка ] and the Stop Sexual Assault in Schools Toolkits webpage [ Ссылка ]
SASH Club (Students Against Sexual Harassment) offers youth free resources to address sexual harassment in their lives, either on or off campus. Students can start a club at school or integrate SASH Club presentations into existing clubs. They can also create virtual clubs. Everything needed to start a club is on the SASH Club website. Use SASH Club resources anytime! [ Ссылка ]
Stop Sexual Assault in Schools (SSAIS) is a one-stop resource for students, families, schools, and advocates to address sexual harassment and assault in K-12 schools. [ Ссылка ]
SSAIS and SASH Club resources are approved for inclusion by The American Federation of Teachers for their Share My Lesson Library.
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