For me and my friends growing up, being told things like ‘you have to wear this because that’s what boys wear” or “dresses are for not for your body type” was frustrating and a pretty bad time.
The bottom line for me is, if someone feels happier and more comfortable in a particular ‘type’ of uniform, then that’s something that should be encouraged, not punished. Students have enough to focus on at school, having to fight to be yourself shouldn’t be added to that.
That’s why we’ve launched a new campaign called Gender is Not Uniform.
Hell, I worked at a school where all the girls had to wear skirts, even if it was fucking freezing outside. I think uniforms are not inherently a bad idea but I also think that young people should definitely be able to wear whatever uniform they’re comfortable in!