Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women Universitye (SBBW) in Peshawar has forced a clothing standard for female understudies, restricting the wearing of western clothing.
A notification from the university states that tights and jeans are not allowed. Instead, the new dress code requires female students to wear white dupattas, knee-length pants, and shirts.
In addition, the notification advised that any student who breaks the dress code will be subject to a Rs. 1,000.
This move has ignited a discussion among the general population, for certain individuals supporting the college’s choice, while others accept that understudies ought to be permitted to dress as they need.
The issue of clothing standards in instructive establishments has been a combative one in Pakistan for quite a while.
The Women University of Swabi instituted a ban on smartphones in April of that year. The notification, which was sent out by the university’s administration, made it clear that students cannot use smartphones or tablets while they are in the university’s building or attending classes.
The decision was made, according to the university’s administration, so that students wouldn’t have to worry about getting distracted by too many social media apps. The administration also pointed out that excessive smartphone use can have a negative impact on students’ academic performance and behavior, which is why this rule needs to be enforced.
A dress code policy for female students was implemented in 2021 at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF)’s Toba Tek Singh subcampus. Students were not allowed to wear T-shirts with jeans, sleeveless shirts, see-through or skin-tight dresses, flashy jewelry, anklets, or heavy makeup, as stipulated by the policy.
Benazir Bhutto University Peshawar In accordance with the regional cultural and religious norms, the move was made to encourage female students to be modest and decent. In order to ensure that students present themselves in a manner that is respectful and appropriate for an educational establishment, the dress code policy was established.
The UAF administration emphasized that the dress code policy is meant to foster a culture of professionalism and respect, not to restrict students’ individual choices. In order to encourage students to concentrate on their academic pursuits rather than being distracted by inappropriate attire, the policy was implemented.
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