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| Shaun87 said: Seadavie, Literally a couple of people mentioned the word “Muslim” yet you are turning this entire debate into being about Muslims. Immigration is not just Muslims like you seem to believe, in fact I myself said the word “people” when describing those who come here and try to denounce our country. And yes it is mostly the Left in Britain that tend to side with Anti British rhetoric, those who lean to the right tend to defend ourselves. This is about being silenced for being proud of our nation, yet anyone who doesn’t like patriotism tends to get a free pass to attack it. |
Patriotism is not the same as cultural identity first of all.
British is not a cultural identity, there are many cultural identities in Britain, the clue lies in United Kingdom. The English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish all have different cultural identities.
However, the school over reacted and obviously failed to properly explain what they meant to accomplish with the event. The letter sent home to parents does state no sports kits and emphasizes traditional cultural dress.
Anyway nobody knows the reason she was pulled out, too revealing could be one of them as UK school uniforms do not feature tight fighting clothes with bear shoulders. "I was going to be Ginger Spice, it's iconic and then I was told I am not allowed in lessons either."
Pop groups / sports teams same thing really, and the school didn't find the dress appropriate for class either.
It seems this is more British prudishness than anti British rhetoric that this has been blown into. Would she have been banned dressed in Victorian costume? Couldn't the school just have told her to wear a jacket over top.
In UK schools with dress codes, a common requirement is that girls' uniforms should not expose bare arms, meaning sleeveless tops or dresses may be prohibited. This often extends to a broader emphasis on modesty, with expectations for appropriate skirt/dress lengths and necklines. While there's no universal UK-wide rule, many schools implement similar dress code policies
The sad thing is how this is blowing up, pointless distraction that should have just been handled by the school board.
