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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel how dumb their girls’ dress code is
https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/manga-artist-wants-japanese-teachers-to-feel-how-dumb-their-girls’-dress-code-is
Discussion Questions
- What do you think of Ishikawa’s comments on his daughter’s school’s dress code?
- Do you agree with the reasoning that “being too warm and cozy will make it harder for students to concentrate”? Why or why not?
- What was the school dress code like when you were a highschooler? Was it very strict? How did you deal with the cold while still respecting the dress code?
- What do you think of schools that are allowing girls to wear slacks if they want to?
- What are other ways schools can change their dress code rules to make students more comfortable especially in the cold winter months?
- Would you rather go to a high school that requires a school uniform or a school that allows students to wear casual clothes of their choosing? Please explain.
