Sixth Grader Fights Back Against School’s Sexist Dress Code
Molly Neuner was mortified when she and another student were forced to stand in front of their class at King Middle School in Portland, Maine while the teacher measured her tank top straps claiming she was a distraction to male students. Molly went back to school, in a dress code challenging tank top, standing up for her rights writing I am not a distraction on her arm. Other female students took note at what they consider an outdated and sexist policy. The school has agreed to review the policy and consider the girl’s objections.
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