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“It is unBritish to start telling women what they can and can't wear. It would immediately create a group who want to be martyrs, and this would turn into the most colossal waste of police time.” quote by Damian Green
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“It is unBritish to start telling women what they can and can't wear. It would immediately create a group who want to be martyrs, and this would turn into the most colossal waste of police time.”

Damian Green

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Source Speech: Interview, UK Parliament, 2015

Criticizes imposing dress codes on women, arguing it creates martyrdom and wastes police resources.

In simple terms: Opposing dress codes leads to unnecessary conflict.

Key Takeaway

Avoid imposing restrictive dress rules.

Themes

gender authority law enforcement social control

Mood

critical concerned

Type

political social commentary

When to use this quote

  • fashion debates
  • law enforcement
  • public protests
  • media commentary

Key Concepts

feminism civil liberties public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do dress codes affect personal freedom?
  • What alternatives exist for respectful attire?
A Different Perspective

May overlook cultural contexts where dress codes are accepted.

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