In British schools, girls have been banned from wearing skirts due to gender equality

British schools shock parents: skirts banned from September 1. The UK Department of Education has issued controversial recommendations according to which school uniforms should become more affordable for families. According to officials, abandoning skirts will not only reduce the financial burden on parents but will also promote gender equality, reports the Daily Express.

The Northern Education Trust, an educational network uniting schools in northeastern England, has already officially announced the introduction of a ban on girls wearing skirts.

However, most parents have met this initiative with indignation. They emphasize that the law does not prohibit wearing skirts, but only provides recommendations to educational institutions.

"Many girls prefer to wear skirts to express their gender identity. This is outrageous misogyny," the publication quotes one of the outraged mothers.

In response to the wave of discontent, the Department of Education issued a clarification that "schools are limiting the number of branded items to reduce the financial burden on parents," while educational institutions have the right to decide independently whether to follow these recommendations or not.

Parents point to the paradox of the situation: now they will have to order several pairs of custom-made trousers for their daughters, which is unlikely to reduce the cost of school uniforms.

The Ministry, in turn, insists on the advantages of the innovation: "The transition to trousers for all students promotes equality, making all students feel comfortable <...>. Trousers are also more practical for active learning and movement during the school day."