Dress Code Discrimination In The Workplace

Introduction Dress codes all over the world are affecting people both in a school setting and in the workplace, and have been for many years. Although these dress codes are being enforced for the safety and comfort of everyone involved, many of the expectations appear to be directed at one specific group of people. Although the most prominent example of discrimination through dress codes is directed towards women, there are also ways that dress codes can affect people of color, or people who identify with certain religions. This issue has been affecting people for a very long time, as the first court-case surrounding dress codes was TInker vs. Des Moines in 1968-1969. I also know for a fact that it is still affecting people today, due to many stories of unfair treatment circling the news, as

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The example of dress code discrimination that appears to affect the largest group of people are statements that are directed solely towards women and girls in our society. A policy that often comes up surrounds what the appropriate length of shorts and skirts should be. A common measurement is that these garments should be passed your fingertips while your arms are at your sides. There are many flaws in this common system of deciding what an appropriate length is. For example, all people are different heights. The