Walking across the university\u2019s campus, minding my own business in my flow-top rustling in the wind – I suddenly noticed a lady waving her arms in my direction. Confused, I pop out one headphone out of my ear and look towards her. Who is that? Is she talking to me? I take a few steps closer. It\u2019s AUD\u2019s very own Joan Rivers. \u201cTuck your shirt in!\u201d she said in a severe tone . I look down at my loose top to see half an inch of my bare stomach showing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My first day at AUD in 2016 was an interesting one. I walked around each building familiarizing myself with my new surroundings after moving here from the U.S. I was welcomed by a big sign about the dress code. It had vectors next to each sign \u201cNo Cleavage!\u201d with an image of a girl with the top of her chest out. \u201cDon\u2019t show your stomach, you\u2019re not on the beach! No short shorts or skirts! No sagging pants and no offensive logos.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The issue with the dress code here is that it seems to target women more than men. Male students can slip away with shirts with profanities on them, for example.\u201cI was wearing spaghetti straps and I heard \u2018hey you! cover your shoulders\u2019 and she once tucked my bra strap in my shirt\u201d says Tanpreet Hunan, economics exchange student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have to say, most security guards approach the situation with calm and respect. But sometimes they don’t do it in a discreet way. Instead of approaching the person, the guard waves her arms or yells from afar for the whole university to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI wear an abaya to university so it doesn’t make a difference to me,\u201d explains Sara Al Qahtani, an Emirati engineering student. \u201cBut I think the dress code is a good thing because without it who knows what people will wear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe American University in Dubai, in accordance with the laws of the UAE, adheres to specific guidelines regarding appropriate attire. As a result, students are expected to respect themselves and others by dressing properly while on campus,\u201d states the university\u2019s dress code. \u2028
The dress code rules have been enforced as per government guidelines that cannot be changed. But the attitude towards the subject certainly can. Just like most things, it\u2019s all about balance. Fair rules should apply to everyone, every gender, every shape and size.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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