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Aug 05
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flowersinherhair

Is there a problem?

"Good morning, class.
On each of your desks, you will find
A copy of the school dress code 
To remind you of what clothing 
Has been deemed inappropriate for school."

                School Dress Code

• The hems of all shorts and skirts must reach the knee or below.
• The straps of all tank tops must be the width of two fingers or more.
• V-neck shirts are not permitted.
• Tight leggings or pants are not permitted unless a skirt or pair of shorts is worn over them.
• Makeup of any kind is not permitted.

Um, I'm sorry
I know little girls should be seen and not heard, but

What the hell?

Is there something wrong with my thighs?
Do you find my shoulders offensive?
My collarbone?
Is my butt really that distracting?
Is it wrong for me to wear makeup
just because I like the way I look in it?

Do you have a problem with my body?

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  1. Whitney
    Aug 05, 2020

    Great work! You should read Rules For Being A Girl. It highlights the injustice of dress codes, sexism, and feminism. Most importantly the courage to do what’s right even when it’s scary. Everyone must red this book. Also I love your writing!!!

    Whitney

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  1. TheSilentPoet
    Aug 06, 2020

    Yes. You have done it!

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  1. fire girl
    Aug 06, 2020

    yessss girl yessss! we need this, thank you for writing!

    " to choose to write is to reject silence" - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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  1. dogpoet
    Aug 07, 2020

    This is such an important subject, and your writing is great! Way to go!

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  1. flowersinherhair
    Aug 07, 2020

    Thank you so so so much for the kind and supportive comments everyone! ❤️

    It's tougher to be vulnerable than it is to actually be tough.
    - Rihanna

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