Out of the Closet: Implementation of Gender-Neutral Uniform Concerning the History of the LGBTQIA+ Community of India

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2022 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 9 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Saumya Chaudhry

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I2P116

How to Cite?

Saumya Chaudhry, "Out of the Closet: Implementation of Gender-Neutral Uniform Concerning the History of the LGBTQIA+ Community of India," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 9,  no. 2, pp. 94-100, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I2P116

Abstract:

Gender-neutral uniforms provide students with a productive work environment by improving their performance in a physical and academic setup. Unlike the current school uniforms, a gender-neutral uniform disrupts gender inequalities and focuses on aspirational and sartorial freedoms. When educational institutions start enabling inequalities, inclusiveness fades away. School administrations, lingering in the haze of 'what ought to be,' still prefer the segregation of uniforms based on sex. Instead of following the idea of gender-neutral uniforms, they tend to follow that of "sex-based uniforms ."The practice of this mindset comes with several repercussions, such as promoting a discriminatory attitude and limited productivity. A uniform cannot restrict the limitless potential of students based on such prejudice. A uniform must be designed equally for all students regardless of age, gender, sex, race, and creed, thus shifting the focus from an individual's gender identity to their comfort.

Keywords:

Historical, Sociological, Gender-neutral, Gender identity, Sartorial and Productive.

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