Gender neutrality and gender-neutral uniforms have suddenly become a focus of discussions in Kerala. The opinions that have sprung up chiefly centre on implementing shirts and pants for girls as well.
Many have questioned how it could be ‘gender-neutral’ when the said dress code is often attributed only to boys. Even as allegations are being made that the uniform is being imposed forcefully, the girls do not hesitate to voice their opinions on a matter that concerns them the most.
“I would rather wear shirts and pants on a daily basis. It is more comfortable compared to skirts and shirts we have to wear now,” says Sreeparvathi, a Class IX student of Providence Girls Higher Secondary School in Kozhikode city.
