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    Quote Originally Posted by Makeitstop View Post
    One thing you might want to consider is that often workplaces which do not allow kilts (for reasons other than saftey) do not actually have an official policy against the kilt, but act as if they did. And when the issue is raised, it is not uncommon for them to give excuses which are equally applicable to women in skirts. And as has been mentioned, they often do not treat it in the same way that they treat other traditional garments from other cultures.
    That's exactly the way my workplace handles it. Women in my position have the option of wearing skirts so I came to work with a kilt on (while complying with all the regulations for skirts such as length and hose and things) and was told it was not allowed. There is no official policy against it and when I pushed the matter (only slightly because it's not worth losing my job over clothing choices) there was a bit of hemming and hawing about and some "I'll look into it..." comments while nothing was done. They even stopped responding to my emails in hopes that I will give up. It's a tarbaby nobody wants to touch.
    Out of curiousity, could one of you guys in Scotland ask your local UPS guy if a kilt could be worn to work? For office personnel and management of course and not uniformed drivers. I have been wondering, since it is a more recognized form of dress there, if it would be acceptable. Obviously your coworkers would look at you funny for overdressing but other than that would it be allowed?
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    give me a copy when your done, i wanna read it.
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    Interesting!

    Quote Originally Posted by cwr89 View Post
    So for my highschool psych class we are writing short essays on discrimination. The paper is supposed to be something that I am discriminated for. I thought, well, I am not black, I am a huge nerd, I am a bit on the pudgy side, KILTS! thats it, people who say things about the kilt. atleast it would be interesting. So, officially I am going to be writing about "Discrimination Of Men And Unbifurcated Clothing". the one stumbling block, that I have is, I need actual reasearch data that people are discriminated for wearing a kilt. So, if any of you know of ANY info please shoot it my way! I will be posting this to the forum when I have finished the essay, and who knows it might even be good enough to be added to the kilt articles page.

    Now, if you think this is rediculus then do tell me so, but I know from my kilt days that people no matter where I am (highland games are the exception) make comments about my sexual oreintation.

    Thanks!
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    Casey, as one who holds two psych degrees, I can honestly say that I think it's an excellent proposal! I'm interested in how you're going to gather the info, whether it's an empirical study, and how long you have to complete this paper.

    If I can be of assistance, please feel free to PM me.

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    Thank You So Much Steve!!!!!!!!
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