A viral petition in Japan is calling for a ban on workplaces requiring women to wear high-heeled shoes as part of their dress code.
A viral petition in Japan is calling for a ban on workplaces requiring women to wear high-heeled shoes as part of their dress code, and sparking a global conversation about gender inequality in the modern workplace.
"This is about gender discrimination," Ishikawa told The Associated Press. “It’s the view that appearances are more important for women at work than for men.” Ishikawa submitted the petition to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, she shared in an update on the petition page on Monday.
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