A controversial circular on dress code for school teachers by the school Education Department has led to murmurs among women teachers in Tamil Nadu. The circular asks teachers to come dressed "in a dignified way, in line with their noble profession and culture." It adds, their outfits "should not promote inequality and temptation among students". Women teachers say it's actually a tacit message for them "to cover themselves up properly" and that they would be held "responsible for the unacceptable behaviour of students, especially boys".
Sujata Vijay, a renowned academician says "as teachers we know what to wear and there is no need for the government to interfere." She says "senior students in classes IX to XII are sometimes curious, we hear comments, they laugh, but these are fine and has to be tackled and dealt with in a different way if they misbehave. These rules for teachers would only discourage many from becoming teachers; already we face a severe shortage of good teachers."
"Blaming or even suggesting that the outfits of lady teachers induce inappropriate behaviour among male students is unfair, ridiculous and it smacks of male chauvinism" says Usha, another teacher. She adds, students ought to be instead taught to "respect any women for what they are and not for what they wear." Full story...
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Sujata Vijay, a renowned academician says "as teachers we know what to wear and there is no need for the government to interfere." She says "senior students in classes IX to XII are sometimes curious, we hear comments, they laugh, but these are fine and has to be tackled and dealt with in a different way if they misbehave. These rules for teachers would only discourage many from becoming teachers; already we face a severe shortage of good teachers."
"Blaming or even suggesting that the outfits of lady teachers induce inappropriate behaviour among male students is unfair, ridiculous and it smacks of male chauvinism" says Usha, another teacher. She adds, students ought to be instead taught to "respect any women for what they are and not for what they wear." Full story...
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