Attorney: 'Busty' teen kicked out of class for wearing this outfit

[GMDino]

I thought we had a discussion on school "uniform codes" but can't find it via search.

Anyway....

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/09/13/teen-dress-code-violation-flap/663920001/

Quote:SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Joplin High School teacher told a student that she was too "busty" and kicked her out of class for a dress code violation, according to an attorney who represents the teen.

Kelsey Anderson, 17, was wearing a long-sleeved maroon top and blue jeans on Friday when the teacher told Anderson that "plus-sized women" need to shop at stores that sell plus-sized clothes, according to a news release from attorney Elizabeth Turner.



The female teacher allegedly added: "Smaller busted women could get away with more than larger busted women."

Anderson said she was "mortified" that her teacher said those things in front of the class.

The Joplin school district said in a statement that the incident is being investigated by the administration to determine if policy has been violated.

"The District does not consider comments by staff members about students' bodies appropriate. Our staff conduct policy requires all staff members to maintain courteous and professional relationships with students," the statement said.

Anderson's story went viral after her mother, Melissa Barber, shared photos and videos expressing her outrage to Facebook.

In one post, Barber writes: "The teacher said 'your boobs are bigger than most girls, and you are gonna have to try harder.' She really needs to not speak to my daughter like that. What is wrong with the way this child is dressed????"

In another, Barber said her daughter requested to be removed from the teacher's class because she was "embarrassed and horrified."

The principal denied the request, Barber wrote.

"I refuse to put my daughter in a situation where her self esteem is completely destroyed. She is there to learn. This whole time she was missing out on an education while we were all sitting in a room discussing her boobs. How often does this happen to your sons? Seems like another way to keep girls uneducated."

Barber also posted a video to her Facebook page, which shows someone describing a shirt that a male student had worn to Joplin High School without any apparent repercussions.

The person in the video said the shirt read: "Our erections are harder, stronger and last longer."

At that point in the video her daughter, Anderson, walks in front of the camera in the maroon top and jeans that she was sent to the office for wearing.
The video has received more than 120,000 views as of Wednesday morning. Another post has been shared more than 55,000 times.

On Facebook, Barber thanked people for their support: "Thank you so much for standing with her! I started this fight for my daughter. I will finish it for yours."
Turner said, "It is sad that in this day and age, when we teach children and young adults about the dangers of bullying and body shaming with laws to protect against bullying, that we have to worry about the adults in our children's lives being the ones to hurt them. Bullying and body shaming isn't something to take lightly."

Anderson said, "I just don't want any other girls to go through what I've been through and treated how I've been treated. I asked to be accommodated so I don't have to go back to her class, but I was told no."

The statement from Joplin Schools said the district is not able to comment on specific incidents regarding students and school personnel.

[Matt_Crimson]

Wonder if she actually said all of that or if the girl is turning this into a bigger story than it really is.

Also.....

Quote:"I refuse to put my daughter in a situation where her self esteem is completely destroyed. She is there to learn. This whole time she was missing out on an education while we were all sitting in a room discussing her boobs. How often does this happen to your sons? Seems like another way to keep girls uneducated."

What?

[Belsnickel]

(09-14-2017, 12:51 PM)Matt_Crimson Wrote: Wonder if she actually said all of that or if the girl is turning this into a bigger story than it really is.

Also.....

What?

It's actually a common critique of dress code issues in school, is that it is very anti-feminine in its creation and application. One thing some people will say continuing on from that is that it is derived from an attitude that women should not bother with education and their place is in the home.

Not that I agree with their assessment, though I do agree that most school dress codes are more unfair to young women than young men, but yeah.

[StLucieBengal]

(09-14-2017, 12:51 PM)Matt_Crimson Wrote: Wonder if she actually said all of that or if the girl is turning this into a bigger story than it really is.

Also.....



What?

Mom is seriously blowing this out.

[*michaelsean*]

I'm having a hard time figuring out what the inappropriate part is.

[StLucieBengal]

(09-14-2017, 01:01 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: It's actually a common critique of dress code issues in school, is that it is very anti-feminine in its creation and application. One thing some people will say continuing on from that is that it is derived from an attitude that women should not bother with education and their place is in the home.

Not that I agree with their assessment, though I do agree that most school dress codes are more unfair to young women than young men, but yeah.

Schools should be all male and all female. With a uniform.

[StLucieBengal]

(09-14-2017, 01:12 PM)michaelsean Wrote: I'm having a hard time figuring out what the inappropriate part is.

Without seeing the policy. Off the top it could be too tight and/or low cut collar.

[Benton]

I had a math teacher that told a girl to lay her head down on the desk because her nipples were too distracting. The room was cold.

I called the teacher a part of anatomy. Bam, flunked Algebra that year.

Of course, that was 20 years ago. No social media.

That said, the teacher's husband probably just left her for a younger girl with bigger boobs.

[Matt_Crimson]

(09-14-2017, 01:01 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: It's actually a common critique of dress code issues in school, is that it is very anti-feminine in its creation and application. One thing some people will say continuing on from that is that it is derived from an attitude that women should not bother with education and their place is in the home.

Not that I agree with their assessment, though I do agree that most school dress codes are more unfair to young women than young men, but yeah.

How's it more unfair? And what do they mean by anti femenine?

[StLucieBengal]

(09-14-2017, 01:30 PM)Benton Wrote: I had a math teacher that told a girl to lay her head down on the desk because her nipples were too distracting. The room was cold.

I called the teacher a part of anatomy. Bam, flunked Algebra that year.

Of course, that was 20 years ago. No social media.

That said, the teacher's husband probably just left her for a younger girl with bigger boobs.

Lol. Well done

[*michaelsean*]

(09-14-2017, 01:30 PM)Benton Wrote: I had a math teacher that told a girl to lay her head down on the desk because her nipples were too distracting. The room was cold.

I called the teacher a part of anatomy. Bam, flunked Algebra that year.

Of course, that was 20 years ago. No social media.

That said, the teacher's husband probably just left her for a younger girl with bigger boobs.

Just added one to the spank bank. 

[BmorePat87]

Nothing wrong with what she is wearing. The teacher needs to be seriously reprimanded.

[StLucieBengal]

(09-14-2017, 02:41 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Nothing wrong with what she is wearing. The teacher needs to be seriously reprimanded.

That collar would have no passed In any district I have ever worked.

That's probably the issue. Teachers shouldn't be put into this situation. Anyway. This is from the administration and they should be just circulate and police their own policy.

[BmorePat87]

(09-14-2017, 02:48 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: That collar would have no passed In any district I have ever worked.  

That's probably the issue.   Teachers shouldn't be put into this situation. Anyway.   This is from the administration and they should be just circulate and police their own policy.

I don't know any district where that collar would be an issue. There's no cleavage exposed. 

It would also be a poor use of the administrative team to walk around and police trivial policies. 

[BmorePat87]

to contribute to the other conversation here, the dress code polices what girls wear more so than what boys wear. A boy can wear short shorts and no get in trouble. They can wear any type of tank without issue. For the most part, the content of their shirts is the only thing policed.

[Au165]

(09-14-2017, 02:48 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: That collar would have no passed In any district I have ever worked.  

That's probably the issue.   Teachers shouldn't be put into this situation. Anyway.   This is from the administration and they should be just circulate and police their own policy.

Do they have turtle neck only policies?

[Belsnickel]

(09-14-2017, 01:30 PM)Matt_Crimson Wrote: How's it more unfair? And what do they mean by anti femenine?

(09-14-2017, 02:58 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: to contribute to the other conversation here, the dress code polices what girls wear more so than what boys wear. A boy can wear short shorts and no get in trouble. They can wear any type of tank without issue. For the most part, the content of their shirts is the only thing policed.

Pat touched on this a good bit. For the most part, the clothing for young men is only an issue if the content is offensive or promoting illegal activity (or in some areas if there are gang concerns). The dress code for young women, however, is often much more restrictive on what they can and cannot wear. There are critiques that say that this is due to the notion that it is the role of the woman to not distract the man and that is why this is done that way and it prevents young women from expressing their femininity.

All I'm going to say is the social sciences are a good time.

[Benton]

(09-14-2017, 01:34 PM)michaelsean Wrote: Just added one to the spank bank. 

I was wearing a Black Sabbath shirt if that helps you visualize.

[Belsnickel]

(09-14-2017, 01:34 PM)michaelsean Wrote: Just added one to the spank bank. 

All I'm saying is I don't just take classes to further my education.

[*michaelsean*]

(09-14-2017, 03:41 PM)Benton Wrote: I was wearing a Black Sabbath shirt if that helps you visualize.

Ozzy or Dio?