Lifestyle1 min(s) read
Published 10:18 20 Sep 2020 GMT
A woman has opened up about a gym asking her to leave for wearing a top that shows off her midriff.
Julia, who is from Tennessee, called the establishment out on its double standards because her outfit was deemed inappropriate despite the act that men are allowed to wear vests.
[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CE5jJKvDftX/]]
Julia was told by the gym that she had to coverup immediately and that she could do so with a t-shirt that they would provide.
As the picture above demonstrates, the outfit consisted of a black sports top and high-waisted leggings.
According to Daily Star, the student was given no explanation about why she had to leave.
Sharing a photo of her outfit on Instagram, she said: "Today I was told I'd have to leave the gym if I didn't put a shirt on with no explanation.
"My workout was interrupted and I was told to take out my headphones for someone to tell me they could 'get me a shirt if I need one' and that if I wanted to continue my workout I had to put one on.... WHAT?!
"So you're telling me that because three inches of my waist is exposed that I'm not welcome in the gym but meanwhile f****** Chad is over there with a cutout that shows his whole nipple?
"Got it. Thank you for taking time out of your day to let me know that double standards and sexism still exists.
[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CErclxGDnBx/]]
"If the problem is that I will be a distraction, why isn't the accountability on the one who is distracted? This is a deep rooted issue because I could EASILY talk about middle school uniform policies, prom dress codes, and evidently gym attire.
"When will we stop policing women's bodies and HOLD THE OTHERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SEXUALIZING THEM.
"And WHEN will we start ALLOWING women to feel comfortable enough in the gym to wear whatever the f*** is comfortable to them in an otherwise already uncomfortable environment?!
"All I'm saying is that I'm showing up in a bro tank with my nipple out next time."
The gym where the alleged incident took place has not been named.
