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Dress code & Gender bias in communication

G. Dress code
Dress code definitions
dress code is a set of rules, often written, with regards to clothing. Dress codes are created out of social perceptions and norms, and vary based on purpose, circumstances and occasions. Different societies and cultures are likely to have different dress codes, Western dress codes being a prominent example.
Dress codes are symbolic indications of different social ideas, including social class, cultural identity, attitude towards comfort, tradition and political or religious affiliations.
Dress and Appearance Policy
dress code or appearance policy allows an employer to set expectations regarding the image it wants the company to convey. Dress codes can be formal or informal and might include the use of uniforms.
Generally, a job interview calls for you to wear professional, or business, attire. For men, this might mean a suit jacket and slacks with a shirt and tie or a sweater and button-down. For women, a blouse and dress pants or a statement dress is appropriate.
Importance of Dress code in schools:
Dress code has its own impact in schools. Discipline is the most important factor that determine the individual. In schools, especially girls should follow the perfect dress code. Proper plaited hair will enhance the strength of hair.
Uniform may enhance the integrity of each and every individual to become a great person in society.
Dress code may reduce gender inequality and peer pressure.
It is well known fact that "A Book is judged by its cover".
But being adorable in front of everyone is very important.
Dress codes have proven the fact that students are more concentrated on studies rather than dressing up fancy ornaments.
Dress code is mainly to establish the identification of the schools.
In some schools, the dress code / uniform is altered in such a way that the teenagers can wear the adorable and appropriate uniforms while the lower class students may wear frocks and pants.
Benefits
Dress codes in the workplace convey a positive image or certain ideals and traditions that a company upholds.
In schools, dress codes encourage equality among students, especially those of lower socioeconomic statuses, to ensure all students receive equal opportunities in the classroom. Dress codes at certain restaurants contribute to the atmosphere to provide a fine dining experience.
Types of Office Dress Codes
There are generally four types of corporate dress codes
Business formal, business professional, business casual, and casual.
Business formal
For casual dress, jeans, sweaters and shirts are all great options. For shoes, you might choose trendy sneakers, sandals or loafers. For more formal forms of dress, you might choose slacks, trousers or neat chinos. Options for tops include sweaters, button downs or shirts with cardigans.
Business professional dress code
Wearing a tie is a requirement for men in a business professional dress code. Sweaters worn with a shirt and tie are an option as well. Women should wear business suits or skirt-and-blouse combinations. Women adhering to the business professional dress code can wear slacks, shirts and other formal combinations.
Business casual
Appropriate business casual dress typically includes slacks or khakis, dress shirt or blouse, open-collar or polo shirt, optional tie or seasonal sport coat, a dress or skirt at knee-length or below, a tailored blazer, knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or dress shoes that cover all or most of the foot.
Casual
But casual attire offers a much wider range of possibilities than business casual attire. You can wear anything that looks nice. This includes jeans, sweaters, t-shirts, sneakers, and much more. ... Your goal is to wear your regular clothes, but with just a little more attention to presentation.
 
School Dress Code Laws
Today, most states have laws that allow school boards to make dress code rules for students within their district to promote a safe, disciplined school environment, prevent interference with schoolwork and discipline, and to encourage uniformity of student dress.
Interview dress code for corporate interview
It is crucial to follow a formal dress code while appearing for a corporate interview scheduled at a middle level or senior position in industries like banking and financial services, telecom, etc. Reason being, formal outfits reflect a person’s strong leadership trait and also exhibit seriousness towards the company and the interviewer.
Formal interview dress code for males
Appropriate formal clothing styles for males during the interview are:
Top wear: ?
·        Shirts: A light or solid coloured long-sleeved shirt is always a good idea for interview dressing. You can either go for a plain shirt or a one with micro checks.
·        Suits and blazers: You can also opt for a formal suit or simply throw on a blazer over a light or solid coloured shirt. For suits and blazers, it is best to go for colours like black, navy blue, dark grey, dark brown, etc.
Bottom wear: ?
·        Trouser: Choose a dark-coloured trouser, preferably in black, grey, or blue color. You can experiment with the fit of the trouser with a slim, medium, or regular fit. Prefer a plain trouser over a printed one.
Footwear:?
·        Socks: Select a plain pair of cotton socks that match with the colour of your trousers.
·        Shoes: A pair of formal shoes will complete your look. Choose a comfortable pair of shoes. It is always a safe bet to go for colours like black or tan in shoes.
Accessories: ?
·        Tie: Put on a traditional tie to complete the formal look. For the tie, it is advisable to select a color and pattern that complements your shirt. Here is how to tie a tie !
·        Belt: Add a hint of style with a solid textured belt. You can select colors like black, brown, or dark blue in belts.
·        Watch: Add a finishing touch to your look with a classic watch.
·        Bag: Carry a basic brown or black small laptop bag or briefcase for your documents.
Points to remember for male interview dressing
Have a look at these key points:
·        Always wear clean and well-pressed clothes.
·        Avoid loud colors/prints in shirts. Avoid flashy ties.
·        Do remember to wear a mild deodorant.
·        Make sure your shoes are free from stains and dust.
·        Opt for a clean-shaven look or a well-trimmed beard look.
·        Apply a limited amount of aftershave.
·        Maintain neatly trimmed nails.
·        Carry resume and important documents in a briefcase or laptop bag.
Formal interview dress code for females
Unlike males, females have a large number of options as a formal dress code. Some of the most commonly accepted professional interview dress code for females are:
Traditional wear:
·        Traditional Indian suit: A well-fitted traditional Indian suit is a good option for female candidates. However, avoid wearing a tight-fitted suit with glitter, lace, or animal print.
·        Saree: You can also opt for a simple cotton saree in solid or pastel colors for a formal look.
Western wear: ?
·        Pantsuit: A dark or pastel coloured pantsuit with light coloured shirt makes for a classy interview dressing.
·        Shirt/Top: Full-sleeved or half-sleeved shirt or top with a knee-length pencil skirt is acceptable as professional dress code. Choose light and pastel shades for shirt/top with minimal print.
·        Formal dress: A well-fitted, knee-length dress in straight style is also a good option for female candidates.
Footwear:?
·        Shoes: Formal women shoes with fairly low-heel look impressive. Go for colors like black, tan, beige, blue, dusky pink, etc.
·        Pumps: Pumps look impressive with almost any outfit. They are also versatile and stay in fashion forever. Make sure to choose a comfortable heel or go for flats.
Accessories:?
·        Handbag: Female candidates can carry a smart and basic hand bag to keep their documents in place. Go for neutral shades or basics colours like black, tan, and blue.
Hair and makeup: ?
·        Minimal make-up. A hint of blush, mascara, and natural-colored lip gloss are usually enough while going for an interview. You can also add a bit of kohl and eyeliner, if you wish.
·        Nail paint: Choose neutral colors for nail paint.
·        Hairstyle: Hair should be neatly styled in a basic manner. Generally, a low or high ponytail looks good with suits and skirts. You can also opt for a well-combed straight hair look. Another formal hairstlye that goes well with most outfits is a low and polished bun.
Points to remember for female interview dressing
Have a look at these key points:
·        Make sure your outfit is neat, clean, and well-pressed.
·        Avoid wearing sleeveless shirts and suits as it imparts causal look.
·        Wear a mild deodorant or perfume.
·        Make sure your hair is fresh and clean.
·        Avoid hair accessories that are flashy or shiny.
·        Keep your nails clean and well-shaped and avoid very long nails.
·        Avoid gaudy bracelets and dangling earrings. It may spoil the formal look.
·        Avoid wearing stilettos for an interview; reserve them for parties.
·        Avoid carrying huge handbags. Opt for a subtle coloured and medium-sized handbag. You can even go for a briefcase or small laptop bag instead.
H. Gender bias /ˈbʌɪəs/ in communication
Gender bias in the workplace leads to lack of communication towards women; workplace information being withheld from women; the unwritten rules of the workplace not being shared with women; and lack of face-to-face communication with women
What is Gender Bias ?
Second-generation gender bias is a form of discrimination against women because their practices reflect the values of the men who created the setting, which is often the workplace. Gender bias is one of the most regularly appearing biases shown in the workplace, as opposed to racist bias or personal bias.
Gender bias is a preference or prejudice toward one gender over the other. Bias can be conscious or unconscious, and may manifest in many ways, both subtle and obvious. In many countries, eliminating gender bias is the basis of many laws, including those that govern workplaces, family courts, and even the voting booth. Despite these efforts, many legal and political scholars argue that total gender parity remains a far off goal, one which many regions are not remotely close to reaching.
Gender bias can be subtle or overt, and may result in small or large consequences. For instance, the biased assumption that girl's school sports are less important than boy's school sports lead to an inequality in funding and access to facilities, which in turn lead in part to the creation of the Title IX section of the Equal Opportunity in Education Act of 1972, a United States law prohibiting gender discrimination in public education, including in sports.
The legality of gender bias is an area of huge contention in regard to pay equity between the sexes. Historically in many countries, men make more money over a career than women, even if they hold the same job. While the disparity has dwindled since the mid-20th century, it still exists in most areas to some degree. Opponents of additional laws increasing protection of women's equal pay argue that this may be due to women working less over their lives, instead making a choice to remain at home and raise children. Women's rights activists often cite this argument as part of the overall gender bias of modern society, suggesting that women are financially punished for choosing to rear children, despite the fact that this action is vital to the continuance of the state.
It is important to note that gender bias exists in both directions. Although many historical examples and evidence suggest that bias has typically gone against women, there are certainly cases to the contrary. Abortion legality, for instance, is often a situation where gender bias claims against men are suggested, as some biological fathers insist they should have the right to prevent an abortion in order to raise their biological child.
 
It is also important to remember when considering gender bias and the law, that not all regions approve or desire gender equality under the law. In some countries, women are not allowed to drive, let alone vote. Studies of some regions have also showed tremendous gender bias in laws, with women being subject to severe penalties, including execution, for crimes such as adultery, whereas for men, adultery may not be considered a crime at all or may have lighter sentencing guides.
In other parts of the world, the complexity of gender issues and overall desire to create an equitable society has lead legal systems with an interest in eliminating gender bias to institute laws prohibiting overt gender prejudice. The first law allowing women voting rights was passed in New Zealand in 1893, although earlier laws existed in Scandinavia that allowed limited female voting. England, the United States, and Ireland all have laws prohibiting pay inequity based on gender, however these are not often strictly enforced.
What is gender bias in the classroom?
classrooms are characterized by gender segregated classrooms. * Boys are more likely to be called up to the front of the room to do demonstrations (for. example a science demonstration) * Boys are more likely to be disciplined than girls, even when the misbehavior is identical.
Common Examples of Gender Bias in the Workplace
we discussed a recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) case regarding a blatant form of gender discrimination in which a male softball coach at a Baltimore school was replaced—despite satisfactory performance—after being told that the school had “a preference for female leadership.”
This is a slam-dunk case for any employment lawyer, but gender discrimination is typically much more nuanced..
1. Unequal Pay
This one is obvious. Equal work should get equal pay. If it doesn’t, there’s probably a red flag for bias.
2. Interview Questions
There is often bias against women who are viewed as “too family-oriented” to fully commit to a company, and some interviewers try to get an idea of a woman’s family situation or plans, for example.
3. Diminished Responsibilities
A company’s exempting—formally or informally—women from performing certain tasks, such as those involving heavy physical labor, despite their inclusion in the job description can come across as patronizing and a pretense for claiming women aren’t able to perform the essential duties of the job.
4. Restrooms
In male-dominated companies, it’s not uncommon for the women’s restroom to be neglected.5. Conversations
Certain male-dominated work environments are known for “shop talk,” and how a company treats this, especially with respect to its female employees, can create potential issues.
6. Glass Ceilings
This should also be a fairly obvious example. Men and women should have the same opportunities to climb the ladder, assuming equivalent aptitude, experience, and other qualifications.
7. Positional Bias
Are all of your receptionists female and all your maintenance personnel male? This would be an example of positional bias, whereby people are put in positions at least in part due to gender stereotypes.
8. Terminations
Terminations are often telling in terms of how gender issues are treated. Wallen gives the hypothetical examples of a woman being fired for complaining about sexual harassment and a man not being fired after violating policies around such harassment.
9. Outdated Views
Some companies adhere to outdated views of what is proper behavior, attire, etc., for men and women.
10. Sexual Harassment
Again, it’s mainly obvious what the author is referring to here, but policies and responses to sexual harassment can easily create bias in the workplace.
As we discussed yesterday, not every nuanced example of bias listed above will necessarily give rise to EEOC complaints, but each may make women uncomfortable in the workplace, which can cost a company valuable female talent.
 
 
 
 

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