Research paper on Kilt discrimination, your help is needed!

**cwr89** · 14th March 08, 05:41 AM

So for my highschool psych class we are writing short essays on discrimination. The paper is supposed to be something that I am discriminated for. I thought, well, I am not black, I am a huge nerd, I am a bit on the pudgy side, KILTS! thats it, people who say things about the kilt. atleast it would be interesting. So, officially I am going to be writing about "Discrimination Of Men And Unbifurcated Clothing". the one stumbling block, that I have is, I need actual reasearch data that people are discriminated for wearing a kilt. So, if any of you know of ANY info please shoot it my way! I will be posting this to the forum when I have finished the essay, and who knows it might even be good enough to be added to the kilt articles page.

Now, if you think this is rediculus then do tell me so, but I know from my kilt days that people no matter where I am (highland games are the exception) make comments about my sexual oreintation.

Thanks!
~Casey

**sharpdressedscot** · 14th March 08, 05:47 AM

Have you tried google?

I'm not sure if there is actual data on it, I don't think so at least.

**cwr89** · 14th March 08, 05:50 AM

haven't tried google, as google is blocked from school computers, and I don't feel like getting in trouble from brute forcing my way around the proxy blocker.

~Casey

**sharpdressedscot** · 14th March 08, 05:52 AM

google is blocked? Can you use any other search engines? There's more than just google.

Funny, I'm on the school computers right now, take that school!!

**MacMoose** · 14th March 08, 05:53 AM

There was a case (and likely more than one) of a gent who was banned from wearing his kilt to his senior prom.

On a personal level, the only grief I ever get about the kilt is either friendly ribbing, or the odd jerk who says something in passing, but they are usually driving by in a car or some other such thing (showing both their ignorance AND their cowardice).

**cwr89** · 14th March 08, 05:55 AM

I am on a school PC too. hahaha. could I use the "Shocking Kilt Haters" topic as a good base of info for people that don't like kilts and could discriminate against them? I mean I know is a renn fest board and they are a jesters of a sort but would it work?

~Casey

**sharpdressedscot** · 14th March 08, 05:59 AM

Wasn't there a thread in the "Media" section on a guy not allowed entrance because he wore a kilt?

**davedove** · 14th March 08, 06:11 AM

It seems to me there has recently been some restrictions on kilts in one of the European countries. It was brought on by a few troublemakers who happened to be kilted.

You may have a problem finding specific instances. Usually, it is more a matter of peoples attitudes, not overt actions.

**cacunn** · 14th March 08, 06:12 AM

There are number of threads here about forum members not being able to wear kilts at work or getting grief from management. But right now I can't suggest an easy search criteria to find them.

**Finn** · 14th March 08, 06:58 AM

Almost every year there is a story about a young man being banned from prom over a kilt. The young men go whole hog with the full formal outfit and claim to be honoring their heritage (I'm sure a few are thumbing their noses at authority), and are respectful of the traditions.
Many workplaces do not allow kilts, but that seems (in my experience) to be a case of official dress codes.
Most resistance I have encountered is from individual attititudes, not official anti-kilt policy.