The unspoken dress-codes of academia are simply a reflection of the wider policing of women’s bodies in other professional contexts in western society. No matter what their occupation, women are still frequently held to account for their appearance, rather than only their expertise and experience.
Female academics: don’t power dress, forget heels – and no flowing hair allowed | Higher Education Network | The Guardian

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