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A Queensland student loses case alleging school's uniform policy was discriminatory against females (www.abc.net.au)

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A female student alleged the school's uniform policy was discriminatory against females

The school said the allegations were "offensive and baseless"

The tribunal found there wasn't enough evidence to conclude the student was being treated unfairly because she was female

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

[The Tribunal] said while female students may feel the cold when in skirts during winter, the evidence submitted did not address whether stockings or tights would resolve that issue, or whether female students had an advantage during summer compared to male students wearing trousers.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This nugget as well:

The concern of modesty was also dismissed by Mr Gordon given that the skirt was required to be long enough to touch the ground when kneeling, and the uniform policy permitted girls to wear shorts underneath their skirts.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If they're "permitted to year shorts" why not just skip the skirt and let them wear shorts?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

My point exactly, I mean it just seems absurd. The question is: what is gained by wearing a skirt?

I think I know the answer...