UP government decided to ban male tailors measuring women for safety reasons! :- In a recent safety proposal by the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission, new guidelines have been suggested for improved security provision to women within and outside public and commercial places. The proposal advises that male tailors should not be allowed to take women’s measurements to eliminate instances of harassment. The measurements in clothing stores would instead be done by female tailors only. Other such proposals include that female security guards should work in school buses, and that women in gyms, yoga centers, and salons should only be attended to by women staff.
The proposal is a constituent of an all-encompassing strategy which was addressed in a meeting of the women’s commission held in Lucknow. Further, it is anticipated that the proposal will undergo changes again before it is tabled before the state government for adoption. The reactions however are mixed: some view this positively as an advancement for women’s safety while others assess it with scepticism with regard to its feasibility.
The guidelines have also been proposed with the installation of CCTV cameras in those places for monitoring and ensuring the safety of women. If these measures are implemented, it would represent a drastic change of direction in the policies in place in the state of Uttar Pradesh regarding safety of women in public and commercial settings.
Uttar Pradesh Bans Men Serving Women Clients In New Safety Measures: Male Tailors And Gym Trainers Not Allowed To Serve Females
In a major development aimed at making public and commercial areas safer for women, the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission has put forward a number of proposals for new guidelines. These include, for example, preventing male tailors from measuring female customers, and are meant to avert cases of harassment and protect women in public spaces. The suggestions seek to change the provision of services to women in a wide range of industries including fashion outlets, gyms, and beauty shops.
What is the Reason for the Prohibition on Male Tailors in Justice-Safe House?
Eliminating Potential Risks
In response to historical worries about male tailors measuring women, which includes some women reporting feelings of annoyance or harassment during these measuring interactions, the commission has recommended that no male tailors be allowed to measure women. The recommendation is that all measurements for women’s garments be done by female tailors only, in order to provide a more conducive atmosphere for women clients. Eliminating Potential Risks
Surveillance
Further, the commission will propose the provision of some closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the tailoring areas to cover and supervise effectively these areas. This is part of the overall plan aimed at adding an extra layer of women’s safety in public spaces through the use of cameras.
Other Proposed Actions Toward Women Empowerment And Protection
Conduct Female Only Fitness Session
As part of the prepared measures, it is suggested that in gyms, yoga studios, and fitness centers, women would be allowed to work with female trainers only. This is geared towards promoting safety and privacy to the women, especially in places such as the gym that requires a lot of physical contact. They are put in place with the hope of the commission creating a conducive and better environment without fear of male gender presence.
Women Conductors and/or Guards in School Buses
The guidelines also extend to school transportation wherein the proposal also provides for the employment of female security personnel on buses to protect the girl child during transport. This recommendation is especially pertinent when considering the recent upsurge of cases in India that have placed the safety of kids in schools under scrutiny.
No Male Hairstylists Without Female Customers
In another measure intended to prevent possible aberrations, the commission has made the suggestion that only female hairdressers should be allowed to attend to women clientele. This restriction is in line with the general objective of promoting safe and non-threatening environments for women availing personal services.
Reactions of the Public and Critiques
Endorsement of Women’s Safety
Certain groups, for instance women’s organizations, on the one hand, appreciate the changes, but on the other hand, they view it as only a short distance towards accomplishing the primary goal which is creating a secure environment for women. Several supporters, for instance, claim that such measures are effective enough to reduce tantrums and equally give women confidence while carrying out their day to day activities.
Fears About Efficiency And Enactment
Nonetheless, the suggestions have equally been rebutted because of the likelihood of them being unrealistic or even too extreme. The absolute prohibitions on the services of male tailors and fitness trainers, many critics contend, are prejudicial to many who actively work in such fields. Such concerns have been expressed by joint proprietors and managers of tailoring businesses and gym fitness centers, who claim that sex change of the staff in such areas especially in rural or small towns, is quite impossible.
Legal And Logistical Barriers
The schemes are also open to a legal challenge as enforcing policies that restrict by sex, gender and/or sex will carry obligatory debates of gender discrimination. Other critiques maintain that approaching the issue in a reasonable way, for example providing a pre-employment screening or establishing a complaint mechanism, would work better instead of putting an absolute prohibition of men in those positions.
Future Action: Realization and Structuring of Policies
The women’s commission is in the final stage of fine-tuning these recommendations and is likely to submit them to the government at the state level shortly. If it gets the nod, these recommendations may be transformed into rules of governance, which industries will have to adhere to. As it appears, some regions such as Shamli for example have already taken the first steps in driving these changes by recruiting women officers and installing more CCTV cameras in women’s centres.
Conclusion
Advisory measures suggested by the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission can be considered as a directive in the progress of women safety and protection in public places. The Commission’s focus is on women specific guidelines in all sectors with the aim of reducing the risks of harassment. Convincing arguments on the practicality and the need for inclusive policies may however, be the plausible way forward on implementation. If these policies are implemented by legislation in the state of Uttar Pradesh, they can lead to a legal developments in the other states of India on the issues of women safety and gender roles in public and work spaces.
UP में पुरुष दर्जी अब महिलाओं के कपड़ों का माप नहीं ले सकेंगे, महिलाओं की सुरक्षा को देखते हुए राज्य महिला आयोग ने सरकार को प्रस्ताव भेजा… शासन की मंजूरी का इंतजार#UttarPradesh #Tailor pic.twitter.com/aPjXEdta6C
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