Well, hello 1960s.
We thought you had ended over 50 years ago, but it seems parts of you continue to creep in our 2016 life – including regulating what women wear.
Earlier this month, female journalists were shocked when their attire was complained about at the WA Cricket Association’s (WACA) grounds at Perth.
According to Perth Now, female journalists reporting on the matches were told their clothing was “inappropriate” and “indecent”.
Lillee Marsh was working in the media centre during the game when she was spoken to a number of times about what she was wearing.
“I was told I needed to wear a longer skirt because of Members’ regulations. I’ve never had a problem with it at any other ground,” she told The Sunday Times.
According to WACA’s dress code, it states that women must wear a sleeved shirt or shirts with straps that are the width of a membership card – approximately 5cm. On the other hand, shorts, dresses, or skirts must be “within the length of the membership card (8.5cm) to the knee”.
Marsh wasn’t the only one disciplined for what she was wearing, Melinda Farrell also being approached for her inappropriate attire.
The ESPN Cricinfo reporter sent a harsh message to the WACA via Twitter about trying to keep women in the 1960s with their dress code.
Top Comments
Lillee Marsh is the name of the stand, not the journalist.
Oh boo hoo. They got asked to follow the member's dress code as any other person who is there but somehow it is a conspiracy against women. The dress code may be arcahic but it is what it is . You don't get to decide which of the rules you will follow. You don't hear men having a hissy when they are told that their outfit doesn't comply with the dress code.
Actually I've heard of many men complaining when they can't wear shorts, thongs, singlets etc?