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Why are girls required to wear One piece swimsuits in school swimming? (10 points)?

I am thinking of starting a petition for my school to allow girls to wear two piece swimsuits. I ASSUME that we are currently required to wear a one piece because it s "Modest" and won t be too "Distracting" But I feel like it s wrong that boys can show their entire upper body and if we show our backs or stomachs it s considered too revealing? I feel like it s a prime example of sexualization (Not to say there isn t sexualization towards males also, this issue just applies to myself). I want to know if you know why this rule is in place so can further study the topic.

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  • 6 years ago

    If you notice all female Olympic swimmers wear one piece suits. You can swim better in a one piece because there is less friction. There are scientific reasons why a one piece is better,

  • 6 years ago

    Because some schools get really weird about girls "showing off" their "stuff" at swimming events. Its not fair but rules are rules

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