Body Autonomy

Woman Taken Off Delta Flight for Not Wearing Bra Calls for Policy Change

As a woman who values my freedom and autonomy, the recent incident involving a woman being taken off a Delta flight for not wearing a bra has left me feeling outraged and perplexed. Reading about Lisa Archbold’s experience, where airline staff allegedly took issue with her clothing despite her wearing the same attire any man might wear, raises important questions about where Delta draws the line and who gets to judge what is acceptable attire. The fact that she mentioned having a chest smaller than many men on the flight further emphasizes the absurdity of the situation. Why should women be policed and discriminated against for not conforming to outdated and patriarchal standards of dress?… Continue reading