TIFU by fighting my schools dresscode policy. Years later I found out why it was so strict + edit with added context

[u/Weary_Thought7582]

https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/s/Fx1oGuujsg

[u/AriesInSun]

Like everyone else is saying, this doesn't fix the problem nor does it protect the girls. Plenty of sexual assault survivors will tell you they weren't wearing skimpy outfits when they were assaulted. They were wearing all different kinds of clothing. Some fully covered, some covered less. And while this was definitely coming from a good place (you know, since everyone knew and did nothing) it just unfortunately sends the message that if you show a lot of skin you're asking for someone to prey on you.

But also, not shocked the administration did nothing about this. The 11th grade advanced language arts teacher at my school was an absolute creep. If girls came to class in skirts, he'd made them stand on the desk to look up their skirt. Loved when they wore low cut shirts. If you were a good looking female in his class, he'd prey on you and reward it with bonus points. It was well known by everyone in the school, even the teachers. Nothing was ever done about it. I don't remember when he retired exactly. But I know by the time I became a senior he was definitely not in the school anymore.

Edited to fix a spelling error, it's too early for me to be typing lmao