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17-year-old rejects dresses, says they represent sexual identity — might be allowed to wear pantsuit
LEBANON, Ind. — A Lebanon High School senior is suing the school after her principal told her she could not wear a tuxedo to the school’s prom.
Lesbian sues to wear tux to prom :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Metro & Tri-State (http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1472086,lesbian-tuxedo-prom-lebanon-031109.article - broken link)
One wonders why it's such a big bloody deal for the grownups, honestly. I can see why it's a big deal to the girl. She's a teen, and everything is of extreme magnitude, no matter her sex or orientation. But the grownups need, frankly, to get lives.
And how did the principal know she was planning to wear one? Do ALL the students, male and female, have to file their intentions with the principal for approval before prom night?
No, I expect that the young lady made her intentions known with the thought of forcing the principal to do something about it. You know how it goes, "I'm going to do thus and so, and you can't do a thing about it. It's a free country." I am guessing that he thought that she was waving a red flag, he had to take a stand.
in some school districts students DO HAVE to have prom attire approved beforehand--to avoid issues with gang colors, revealing clothing...
I think the issue is that the principal sees this wearing of the tux as an "outing/endorsement" of gay lifestyle--that is probably what s/he objects to -- advertising the fact that the student is gay--maybe she is taking another female to the prom--in some districts that would really be a red flag...
(did not read the article yet)
Tux, boots, high heel sneakers, ties and lets be real about this mess. Who really cares.
Does a dress code to a prom really mean that women must dress as a woman and a guy who dresses like a guy is really a guy? I think a tux on a woman looks rather sexy.
Just think about this school in the NYC area that showed two women wearing "butt outs" and another wearing a plunging neckline to the waist. The principal didn't call the authorities. I think he was just more concerned about the class graduating.
My neighbor's teenage girls use to wear a male pair of boxer shorts...It was the fad and the only reason the dad got angry was because the fly was not sewn up in front.
I too hope the woman in Indiana wins and maybe the school and state should reinforce the dangerous weapons laws and be happy the kids dress code for a prom is their biggest problem....
Don't you think the policy was put in place just to define formal wear as in black tie, or business casual, etc? I hope the school quickly changes the policy. I agree with everyone that mentions how attractive tuxes can be on women and they certainly are less revealing.
And how did the principal know she was planning to wear one? Do ALL the students, male and female, have to file their intentions with the principal for approval before prom night?
No, I expect that the young lady made her intentions known with the thought of forcing the principal to do something about it. You know how it goes, "I'm going to do thus and so, and you can't do a thing about it. It's a free country." I am guessing that he thought that she was waving a red flag, he had to take a stand.
Then he knows little about adolescents, because the least productive thing you can do with them is allow them to force you into a test of wills.
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