Are dress codes targeting girls more than boys? This question has sparked controversy across the country. Riley O’Keefe, a tenth grader living in St. Johns County, Florida, had her yearbook picture edited by a staff member who believed her outfit violated the dress code. 80 other girl’s pictures were edited as well, while a picture of some boys in swimsuits was left unedited. Shauna Pomerantz, the author of “Girls, Style, and School Identities: Dressing the Part” says: “It’s a ridiculous idea to…
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