Of Women & Pants

The news was stating that in Indonesia, starting 1st Jan 2010, the Aceh Morality Police have taken to hauling up women for wearing tight trousers. In one district, they plan to make women hand over their tight trousers and cut the offending attire up on the spot. Don't let your mind wander that far: The women would be given long skirts for free while the the authority cut the trousers.

Hmm.. just think of that. Why is it that a woman's dressing is always subject to much regulations? The article was saying that the move was to help instill stronger faith in men and not be distracted with tempting views of women clad in tight jeans. Wonder if anyone thought of women being distracted with views of men clad in tight pants.. Food for thoughts :p

Me, on a personal view, would much prefer pants than skirts because of work. You can't always carry a handbag with you everywhere in the hotel. So, likewise, it's easier to put a cell phone in the pants pockets as well as money, keys and ID card. One more thing.. you won't have guys looking at your behind when you climb the staircase or when you want to step up to climb on the bus. By the way, the chances of a woman showing more of her leg/knee is greater when a woman rides a motorcycle wearing a skirt. The skirt needs to be hiked up till the knee. Again, food for thoughts..

As a last note on this..I am certainly not against wearing a long skirt. It does look more elegant than wearing pants :)..but depending on the occasion and place.

Agreed that women should not be wearing too tights a jeans (not a pretty sight also) but women should be allowed to wear pants and jeans if they wanted to. Guys will be guys and you certainly can't stop the mind from wandering and wondering about things like that. There are men who when they see a woman wearing the purdah (black garment that covers the majority of a woman's features and body , except for the eyes), still wonders what lies beneath. Like the author says..either way, a woman still can't win in this situation. Food for thoughts.