Thousands in Japan signed a petition to ban office dress codes that force women to wear high heels to work. 'Too often, how to dress becomes a toss-up between being taken seriously as an adult woman or objectified as one,' writes HolstaT for CNNOpinion
Holly Thomas is a writer and editor based in London. She tweets @HolstaT. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. View more opinion articles on CNN.
Nearly 20,000 people in Japan have signed a petition calling for an end to work dress codes which make wearing heels mandatory for women. The campaign is just one of several worldwide efforts over the last several years to undo arcane rules which require women to work in shoes which are uncomfortable, impede their performance at work, and can even be dangerous.
Holly Thomas A Japanese government minister went so far as to say Wednesday that heels are"occupationally necessary and appropriate." In fairness, he appears to be doing a sub-par job without them. I have mixed feelings about heels at work. A decent metal spike under your feet can feel powerful, almost warrior-like. As a relatively short person , I can testify that heels can be a genuine asset when trying to assert authority.
Workwear is changing. Can legacy brands like Ann Taylor adapt? 03:03Earlier this year, Norwegian Air drew heavy criticism for requiring female cabin crew to carry a doctor's note if they wanted to wear flat shoes. A 2016 petition to change British law was rejected, despite employers frequently discriminating against women. And in the US, where"separate but equal" remains the prevailing norm, much tends to depend on the individual policy of the employer.
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