Its really sad when you get told No to wear a dress to an event you really wanted to

[LavaPrincess]

So in my school. Since I'm in the JROTC program, we have an upcoming formal event #MilitaryBall.

I had asked in behalf of the other trans/ cross dressing students who wanted to wear a tux or a dress. I seriously wanted to wear a dress but when I had asked I was told No... That those boys in program who wore a dress would be kicked out the faculty and if girls did not wear a dress they be booted. And if 2 lesbian couples or 2 gay couples came in they be booted if the showed affection in the first part of the ball... *-* I have no words for this at all :+(

[Charlize]

I'm sorry you can't attend as you wish.  Unfortunately it seems your JROTC program is well behind the Pentagons present policies.  Be patient times will change.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Jani]

Whether it is right or wrong, there are some things we cannot change.  Since the JROTC is holding or sponsoring this ball they can make the rules for it; dress code, etc.  This is no different than any other organization. 

Jani

[tracy_j]

It would be interesting if that happened here as strictly speaking it would be illegal to discriminate, although I can imagine great pressure would be levied on the individual to conform

Tracy

[LavaPrincess]

im still debating if i should just go in a dress anyway. and risk been kicked out. i would have to have my friend to do a complete make over so im not recognized.

[Ravin]

I don't know much about JROTC, but in the real military dress uniform is an option for a military ball.

You are dealing with petty rules enforced by small minded, petty people.

That said, there are smaller ways you can defy their small mindedness and make a statement without getting kicked out. 

[LavaPrincess]

When he explained the rules to the class he said it was a desecion decided on by all the ROTC instrudcters in the district. I might just go up to the county and despute this.