The Dark Shadow Shrine

embrace the darkness; that you may see the light nestled within it......

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Athletes 'don't have to obey dress code'


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The controversy regarding the recent dress code of a Malaysian gymnast makes for a useful example regarding the restrictions imposed by religion/tradition in our daily lives....
Note the double standards here with respect to the men in revealing clothes....
According to a report in the Chinese papers (Lian He Wan Bao) not picked up in the Straits Times, a religious authority in Malaysia was quoted as actually saying that gymnastics is not meant for women as it requires them to reveal their body. He even went on to say that even for soccer, the men's shorts are too short; a suitable length should be BELOW the knee cap!!!!!

Qns:
1) 'Women do not enjoy the same rights as men.' Do you agree?
2) 'The youth of today are too ready to discard their traditional culture.' How far is this true of your society? (ACJC Prelim 2007)