Men shouldn’t tailor women’s clothes or cut their hair: Uttar Pradesh Women Commission
4 months, 1 week ago

Men shouldn’t tailor women’s clothes or cut their hair: Uttar Pradesh Women Commission

The Hindu  

In a purported bid to improve women’s safety, the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission has proposed various measures, including barring male tailors from taking women’s measurements and restricting men from training women in gyms and yoga centres. The proposals also include provision for female security personnel on school buses and women staff in women’s clothing stores. State Women Commission Chairperson Babita Chauhan said the proposals were meant for their safety and employment. The commission is a statutory body that advises the State government on all policy matters affecting women.

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The Independent  

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Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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UP Women Commission proposes men shouldn't tailor women's clothes or cut their hair

New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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