Aside from being scratchy, bulky, impractical or just downright uncomfortable, compulsory school uniforms impose gender norms on students and ultimately ...
‘My legs freeze’: male-centric school uniforms disadvantage girls, research finds
Australia’s so-called gender neutral school uniforms are anything but, and for girls an entrenched stigma around wearing some items can profoundly impact their identity and school experience, a researcher has flagged.
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‘Gender neutral’ school uniforms don’t exist and some students who might not fit into traditional cisgender norms can find uniforms challenging, Dr Melissa Wolfe says.