Female Pupil of Lincoln Montessori Newtown,Sacked for Wearing Decent Long Uniform to School

There has has always been a growing concern about how the female youth and young female adults dress.Showing skin or dressing provocatively in skimpy dresses is becoming the status quo an affront to our culture and a glaring sign of the erosion of our culture and to a certain magnitude, a sign of moral decadence.

It has indeed become a bold move for a young Ghanaian female to be well covered with by clothes as even the religious inclinations have loss their hold significantly. It is indeed daring because such a person becomes the odd person among the lot and seen as not fashionable enough.

This is why an incident that happened during the week at Lincoln Montessori School in Accra Newtown is baffling to me.

A female Muslim pupil,name withheld was reportedly sent home by the headmistress for wearing a skirt deemed "too long." I am stunned by this because Ghana is a very religious country with strong cultural bearings.

This unfortunate incident raises critical questions about the balance between upholding school dress codes and respecting cultural and religious values.When did it become mandatory for pupils to wear skimpy,short skirts to school in a country where orthodox and modest dressing is traditionally favored. Or have I lost touch.

Ghanaian culture, rooted in diverse religious and traditional values, has always frowned upon provocative or skimpy dressing. Modesty is often encouraged, particularly among women, as it aligns with societal expectations of decency and respectability.

Why would a school discourage a young Muslim girl from dressing in a manner that reflects her faith and cultural modesty?

The decision to send the pupil home for the length of her skirt raises questions about the inclusivity of the school’s dress code policy.This is discrimination which is against the constitution of Ghana.

From another perspective, this is double standards. Schools often implement dress codes to prevent overly revealing clothing, but here, the opposite seems to have occurred. At a time when provocative dressing is rampant, it is puzzling that a school would take issue with a pupil choosing to dress decently. One would have thought this girl will be used as a benchmark to promote decent dressing among her peers.Sadly,she is suffering discrimination and has been sacked from school.

Why should an innocent girl be traumatized in an environment that is to shape and develop her into a better person.Educational institutions are meant to create environments where students can express themselves within the boundaries of decency and respect for others. For a Muslim girl, wearing a longer skirt may not only reflect her personal comfort but also her adherence to religious principles that value modesty.

The management of the school and headmistress owe the girl,her family and Ghanaians an apology for this inconsiderate behaviour.

They should be seen promoting decent dressing and good values by encouraging it and not doing the inverse.I hope they do the right thing.

Long Live Mother Ghana
By Dumenu Charles Selorm